Real Estate Investing in Deerfield, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,313 • Franklin County

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Should you buy in Deerfield, 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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 18.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Elevated poverty: 20.5% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.8% 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 $469,247
Avg Monthly Rent $2,214
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Deerfield Real Estate

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

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. Deerfield is in that category.

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

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Deerfield a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Springfield, MA

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Avg Home Value
$469,247
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,214
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

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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 Deerfield, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deerfield, MA

What monthly rent should investors expect in Deerfield, MA?

Expect rents around $2,214/mo per month in Deerfield, MA. With home values at $469K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

How strict are landlord regulations in Deerfield, MA?

MA ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. Deerfield generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Deerfield, MA?

Vacancy risk in Deerfield, MA is elevated. That supports steady cash flow for typical rental holds.

What is the typical renter like in Deerfield, MA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Deerfield, MA. The rental market absorbs $2,214/mo rents without meaningful friction.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Deerfield, MA?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Deerfield, MA. With home values at $469K and rents near $2,214/mo, other strategies can work but produce reliable rather than outsized returns.

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