Real Estate Investing in Dalton, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,304 • Berkshire County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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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
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  • 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

6.7% 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 $353,710
Avg Monthly Rent $1,278
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Dalton Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Dalton shows the kind of soft fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

decisively Dalton's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects tepid investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Transaction volume in Dalton has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. From an investor standpoint, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Population dynamics in Dalton haven't been supportive. a stretch for combined with thin income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Pittsfield, MA

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Town Of Egremont, MA

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Avg Home Value
$353,710
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,278
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pittsfield, MA metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
2/2
67 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Pittsfield, MA metro
67
Days to pending
7.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Dalton, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dalton, MA

How should investors approach Dalton, MA?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Dalton, MA. The numbers - $354K homes against $1,278/mo rents - support that play.

What kind of tenants rent in Dalton, MA?

The tenant pool in Dalton, MA is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,278/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What do landlords charge for rent in Dalton, MA?

Rental rates in Dalton, MA average $1,278/mo. Tenant demand and $354K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Are there empty rentals in Dalton, MA?

Rental vacancy in Dalton, MA is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Is rental property easy to operate in Dalton, MA?

Dalton, MA falls under MA landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

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