Real Estate Investing in Dennis, Massachusetts

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 14,481 • Barnstable County

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Should you buy in Dennis, 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: 54.0% 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

6.3% 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 $731,052
Avg Monthly Rent $2,048
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Dennis Real Estate

With a sizable population across 4 ZIPs, Dennis shows the kind of underwhelming fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

The investment case for Dennis is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

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

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

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Best ZIP codes in Barnstable Town, MA

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Avg Home Value
$731,052
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,048
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 Dennis, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dennis, MA

Is Dennis, MA good for house hacking?

Dennis, MA offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $2,048/mo rent level.

What is the investability score for Dennis, MA?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Dennis, MA ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $731K and rents of $2,048/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Are tenants stable in Dennis, MA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Dennis, MA. The rental market absorbs $2,048/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Dennis, MA?

Occupancy in Dennis, MA runs predictable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $2,048/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

What is it like being a landlord in Dennis, MA?

Landlord-friendliness in Dennis, MA is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

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