Real Estate Investing in Monson, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 8,200 • Hampden County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (59/100)

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

5.5% 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 $418,393
Avg Monthly Rent $1,296
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Monson Real Estate

Monson in Massachusetts is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

clearly Monson's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects thin investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rents in Monson at $1,296/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 Monson — 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
$418,393
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,296
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 Monson, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monson, MA

Is MA a landlord-friendly state?

Monson, MA falls under MA landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

How strong is the working-renter base in Monson, MA?

Working renters make up the core of the Monson, MA tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Which real estate strategy fits Monson, MA?

Most investors in Monson, MA run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

Can I house hack in Monson, MA?

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

What are vacancy rates like in Monson, MA?

Rental vacancy in Monson, MA is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

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