Real Estate Investing in Middlefield, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 196 • Hampshire County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

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

📈 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: 27.3% 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

4.6% 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 $350,225
Avg Monthly Rent $1,656
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Middlefield Real Estate

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

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

Rents in Middlefield at $1,656/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.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Middlefield — 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
$350,225
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,656
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 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 Middlefield, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Middlefield, MA

What do rentals go for in Middlefield, MA?

Rent in Middlefield, MA is around $1,656/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $350K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

What price range are homes in Middlefield, MA?

Expect median prices around $350K in Middlefield, MA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been predictable.

What kind of market is Middlefield, MA for investors?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Middlefield, MA ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $350K and rents of $1,656/mo drive the underlying numbers.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Middlefield, MA?

Vacancy risk in Middlefield, MA is elevated. That supports stable cash flow for typical rental holds.

Is the tenant base reliable in Middlefield, MA?

Middlefield, MA draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $1,656/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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