Real Estate Investing in Hatfield, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,534 • Hampshire County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (63/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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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

4.9% 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 $507,219
Avg Monthly Rent $2,088
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Hatfield Real Estate

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

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

Rents in Hatfield at $2,088/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

The 0% renter share in Hatfield masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Springfield, MA

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Avg Home Value
$507,219
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,088
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 Hatfield, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hatfield, MA

How much does a house cost in Hatfield, MA?

Hatfield, MA home values average about $507K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $2,088/mo in monthly income.

Can I house hack in Hatfield, MA?

For house hackers, Hatfield, MA is a challenging. The $2,088/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $507K property.

Are renters plentiful in Hatfield, MA?

Tenant demand in Hatfield, MA is solid. The local workforce $2,088/mo rents across most rental classes.

Is Hatfield, MA a friendly market for rental owners?

The landlord environment in Hatfield, MA is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Hatfield, MA?

Hatfield, MA sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader MA rental market.

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