Real Estate Investing in Colrain, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,807 • Franklin County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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: 16.9% 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.2% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $328,214
Avg Monthly Rent $1,521
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Colrain Real Estate

Colrain, MA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are subdued — this is not a market to enter casually.

Investors considering Colrain, MA should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

Market conditions in Colrain are modest. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Colrain'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 Springfield, MA

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Avg Home Value
$328,214
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,521
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Springfield, MA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
29%
Days Pending
0/2
30 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Springfield, MA metro
30
Days to pending
10.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Colrain, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colrain, MA

Is housing expensive in Colrain, MA?

Homes in Colrain, MA typically sell near $328K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which predictable long-term demand.

How do experienced investors play Colrain, MA?

Most investors in Colrain, MA run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

What is the renter demographic in Colrain, MA?

The tenant pool in Colrain, MA is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,521/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Is Colrain, MA suited for a house hack?

Colrain, MA is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $328K price point reasonable to enter.

Are rents high in Colrain, MA?

The typical rental in Colrain, MA commands about $1,521/mo monthly. That rent profile even-keeled cash flow against the $328K purchase basis.

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