Real Estate Investing in Framingham, Massachusetts

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 72,031 • Middlesex County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (61/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 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.

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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

4.6% 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 $639,163
Avg Monthly Rent $2,602
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Framingham Real Estate

Framingham (Massachusetts) spans 2 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Framingham is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

The $2,602/mo / $639K relationship in Framingham looks underwhelming once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. trends toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

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

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Green Ocean Property Management offers investment property management and condo association management services in Boston and surrounding areas like Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, and Quincy. summary from their website

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McDonough Property Management offers full-service property management and HOA management in the Greater Boston Area, covering maintenance, inspections, legal compliance, and communication. summary from their website

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New England Property Management & Maintenance offers property management for multi/single-family homes, apartments, rental properties, and condo associations in Brookline, MA and Cambridge, MA. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$639,163
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,602
1% Rule
✗ Below
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🎓 Colleges & Universities in Framingham

1 College 4,028 Students 44 Off-Campus Renters
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Framingham State University
4-Year Public · 4,028 students

ZIP Codes in Framingham, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Framingham, MA

Is it easy to find good tenants in Framingham, MA?

Tenant quality in Framingham, MA ranks as solid. Landlords generally report even-keeled occupancy at market rents of $2,602/mo.

Is Framingham in MA worth investing in?

Framingham, MA rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $639K and rents near $2,602/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Framingham, MA?

Framingham, MA median home values land near $639K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $2,602/mo-per-month rentals.

How landlord-friendly is Framingham, MA?

MA law tenant-protective for landlords, and Framingham inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Framingham, MA?

House hacking works a challenging in Framingham, MA. Rents of $2,602/mo against $639K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

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