Real Estate Investing in Chatham, Massachusetts

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 6,643 • Barnstable County

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Should you buy in Chatham, MA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 56.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.8% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $1,476,976
Avg Monthly Rent $2,076
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Chatham Real Estate

Chatham (Massachusetts) spans 3 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Chatham is in that category.

Rent trends and price trends in Chatham are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Massachusetts.

Chatham's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Barnstable Town, MA

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Avg Home Value
$1,476,976
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,076
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Barnstable Town, MA metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
61%
Days Pending
1/2
48 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Barnstable Town, MA metro
48
Days to pending
7.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

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ZIP Codes in Chatham, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chatham, MA

Is it easy to find good tenants in Chatham, MA?

Chatham, MA offers a measured renter base at the $2,076/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Is Chatham, MA a good place for real estate investing?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Chatham, MA ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $1.5M and rents of $2,076/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Chatham, MA?

House hacking in Chatham, MA is a tougher. With home values around $1.5M and rents at $2,076/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

How much rent can I charge in Chatham, MA?

Rental rates in Chatham, MA average $2,076/mo. Tenant demand and $1.5M home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Chatham, MA?

The landlord environment in Chatham, MA is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

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