Real Estate Investing in Cummington, Massachusetts

Everything the listing leaves out — vacancy, rent trend, cap rate, landlord climate. All free.

1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,005 • Hampshire County

☆ Watch this market Free account

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

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: 21.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

What’s happening in Cummington, MA?

Click any question — our AI will research it live from the web and show you sources.

✨ Live AI + Web Search
Want to ask your own questions? Upgrade to Pro for unlimited custom queries.
3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.5% 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 $397,413
Avg Monthly Rent $1,485
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Cummington Real Estate

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

Across Cummington's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rents in Cummington at $1,485/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

The 0% renter share in Cummington masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Open the Market Finder →
Free to search · investor plans from $19/mo

Best ZIP codes in Springfield, MA

Cummington is part of this metro. Every ZIP in it, ranked. Free.

Cash Flow → Appreciation → Affordable →

Landlord Ground Truth

Real numbers from people who own or manage rentals in Cummington, MA. Anonymous, moderated, never written by AI.

Do you own or manage rentals in Cummington, MA?

~25 seconds · no account needed · your report is anonymous

Avg Home Value
$397,413
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,485
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MA)

📉 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

View all metro crash risk rankings →

⚖️ 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 Cummington, MA

Screen every ZIP in Cummington

Filter Cummington’s ZIPs by cap rate, vacancy, appreciation and 30+ more criteria, and export your shortlist to CSV — with the Investor plan ($19/mo).

View Plans

Frequently Asked Questions About Cummington, MA

Where do home prices stand in Cummington, MA?

Homes in Cummington, MA typically sell near $397K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which predictable long-term demand.

How strong is the working-renter base in Cummington, MA?

Working renters make up the core of the Cummington, MA tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Is Cummington, MA landlord-friendly?

Cummington, MA operates under MA law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect steady treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Cummington, MA?

Cummington, MA is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $397K price point reasonable to enter.

What kind of market is Cummington, MA for investors?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Cummington, MA reflects its $397K prices and $1,485/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within MA.

Community Ratings

What people who’ve spent time here actually say. Not paid reviews.

Be the first to rate Cummington, MA.

It takes 30 seconds. No signup. Your rating helps everyone who comes here after you.