Real Estate Investing in Great Barrington, Massachusetts

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 10,406 • Berkshire County

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Should you buy in Great Barrington, 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: 27.0% 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

5.9% 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 $636,243
Avg Monthly Rent $1,764
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Great Barrington Real Estate

Great Barrington, MA covers 2 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are sluggish — this is not a market to enter casually.

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

clearly Great Barrington's sale market has not rewarded patience. a challenging fit for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

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

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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
$636,243
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,764
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

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Great Barrington

1 College 312 Students
C
Bard College at Simon's Rock
4-Year Private · 312 students

Neighborhoods in Great Barrington

ZIP Codes in Great Barrington, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Barrington, MA

How quickly do rentals get leased in Great Barrington, MA?

Vacancy in Great Barrington, MA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,764/mo.

Are tenants stable in Great Barrington, MA?

The tenant pool in Great Barrington, MA is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,764/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What is the best play in Great Barrington, MA?

The best-fit strategy in Great Barrington, MA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

How expensive is real estate in Great Barrington, MA?

In Great Barrington, MA the median home value sits at $636K. Against the broader MA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How much do tenants pay in Great Barrington, MA?

Investors in Great Barrington, MA typically see rents near $1,764/mo per month against $636K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

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