Real Estate Investing in Hampden, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,937 • Hampden County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 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
1 flag
  • 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

6.4% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $460,626
Avg Monthly Rent $1,512
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Hampden Real Estate

Hampden, MA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are sluggish — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across Hampden's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run underwhelming: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The $1,512/mo / $461K relationship in Hampden looks underwhelming once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. looks to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Hampden — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Springfield, MA

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Avg Home Value
$460,626
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,512
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 Hampden, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hampden, MA

What monthly rent should investors expect in Hampden, MA?

Expect rents around $1,512/mo per month in Hampden, MA. With home values at $461K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Hampden, MA?

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

How do home values compare in Hampden, MA?

Hampden, MA median home values land near $461K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,512/mo-per-month rentals.

Can I house hack in Hampden, MA?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Hampden, MA reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Is Hampden, MA better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Hampden, MA. With home values at $461K and rents near $1,512/mo, other strategies can work but produce stable rather than outsized returns.

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