Real Estate Investing in Orange, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 7,668 • Franklin County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (58/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 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
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • 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

6.6% 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 $328,425
Avg Monthly Rent $1,305
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Orange Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Orange shows the kind of muted fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Orange 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.

unambiguously Orange's sale market has not rewarded patience. less favorable for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Demographics in Orange show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is sluggish relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Springfield, MA

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Avg Home Value
$328,425
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,305
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 Orange, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orange, MA

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

Orange, MA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect consistent absorption at market rents of $1,305/mo.

What is the smart move for investors in Orange, MA?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Orange, MA. The numbers - $328K homes against $1,305/mo rents - support that play.

How expensive is real estate in Orange, MA?

Expect median prices around $328K in Orange, MA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

Is Orange, MA good for house hacking?

House hacking works a challenging in Orange, MA. Rents of $1,305/mo against $328K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Is Orange in MA worth investing in?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Orange, MA reflects its $328K prices and $1,305/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within MA.

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