Real Estate Investing in Orleans, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,342 • Barnstable County

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Should you buy in Orleans, 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: 48.9% 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

5.4% 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 $1,080,713
Avg Monthly Rent $1,917
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Orleans Real Estate

Across Orleans's 1 ZIPs, the picture is tepid: $1.1M median values, $1,917/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Orleans 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.

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

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

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Best ZIP codes in Barnstable Town, MA

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Avg Home Value
$1,080,713
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,917
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Barnstable Town, MA metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
61%
Days Pending
1/2
48 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Barnstable Town, MA metro
48
Days to pending
7.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Orleans, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orleans, MA

What is the typical home price in Orleans, MA?

The median home value in Orleans, MA is roughly $1.1M. That puts it reasonable relative to the MA statewide average.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Orleans, MA?

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

How landlord-friendly is Orleans, MA?

MA law tenant-protective for landlords, and Orleans inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

What approach is best for Orleans, MA real estate?

Orleans, MA investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($1.1M prices, $1,917/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

What is the renter demographic in Orleans, MA?

Tenant demand in Orleans, MA is solid. The local workforce $1,917/mo rents across most rental classes.

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