Real Estate Investing in Hawley, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,361 • Franklin County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

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: 23.0% 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

4.7% 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 $346,646
Avg Monthly Rent $1,503
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Hawley Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Massachusetts: Hawley has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

The investment case for Hawley is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rent trends and price trends in Hawley are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Massachusetts.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Hawley — 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
$346,646
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,503
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 Hawley, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawley, MA

Are rents high in Hawley, MA?

Investors in Hawley, MA typically see rents near $1,503/mo per month against $347K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

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

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Hawley, MA best. The market produces reliable results for that approach at the $347K price point.

What is the median home value in Hawley, MA?

Median home price in Hawley, MA is near $347K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Is Hawley, MA a friendly market for rental owners?

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

What is the investability score for Hawley, MA?

Hawley, MA scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $347K and rents near $1,503/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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