Real Estate Investing in Nantucket, Massachusetts

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 14,056 • Nantucket County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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: 58.1% 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

6.5% 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 $1,577,359
Avg Monthly Rent $2,826
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Nantucket Real Estate

Across Nantucket's 2 ZIPs, the picture is soft: $1.6M median values, $2,826/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

Market conditions in Nantucket are sluggish. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

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

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Avg Home Value
$1,577,359
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,826
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MA)

ZIP Codes in Nantucket, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nantucket, MA

What is the investability score for Nantucket, MA?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Nantucket, MA ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $1.6M and rents of $2,826/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Where do home prices stand in Nantucket, MA?

Typical homes in Nantucket, MA go for around $1.6M. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% steady price movement.

What are rental rates like in Nantucket, MA?

Rents in Nantucket, MA run near $2,826/mo. Compared with median home prices of $1.6M that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What approach is best for Nantucket, MA real estate?

For Nantucket, MA, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Is MA a landlord-friendly state?

MA ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. Nantucket generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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