Real Estate Investing in Falmouth, Massachusetts

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 32,850 • Barnstable County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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: 35.7% 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

6.8% 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 $1,113,640
Avg Monthly Rent $2,041
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Falmouth Real Estate

Falmouth in Massachusetts is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 4 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

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. Falmouth is in that category.

firmly Falmouth's sale market has not rewarded patience. better suited elsewhere for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Demographics in Falmouth show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is underwhelming relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Barnstable Town, MA

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Avg Home Value
$1,113,640
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,041
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 Falmouth, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Falmouth, MA

What is the average home sale price in Falmouth, MA?

Falmouth, MA median home values land near $1.1M. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $2,041/mo-per-month rentals.

Which investment style suits Falmouth, MA?

Most investors in Falmouth, 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 typical rental rate in Falmouth, MA?

Expect rents around $2,041/mo per month in Falmouth, MA. With home values at $1.1M, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is Falmouth, MA suited for a house hack?

House hacking in Falmouth, MA is reasonable to execute. Prices around $1.1M and rents of $2,041/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

How landlord-friendly is Falmouth, MA?

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

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