Real Estate Investing in Provincetown, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,681 • Barnstable County

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Should you buy in Provincetown, 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: 59.3% 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

6.2% 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 $1,072,501
Avg Monthly Rent $1,908
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Provincetown Real Estate

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

Transaction volume in Provincetown has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Turning to rents, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Provincetown — 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 Barnstable Town, MA

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Avg Home Value
$1,072,501
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,908
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 Provincetown, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Provincetown, MA

How should investors approach Provincetown, MA?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Provincetown, MA best. The market produces consistent results for that approach at the $1.1M price point.

What do landlords charge for rent in Provincetown, MA?

The typical rental in Provincetown, MA commands about $1,908/mo monthly. That rent profile measured cash flow against the $1.1M purchase basis.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Provincetown, MA?

Provincetown, MA draws a even-keeled base of working renters. Demand at the $1,908/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Can I house hack in Provincetown, MA?

House hacking in Provincetown, MA is a tougher. With home values around $1.1M and rents at $1,908/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Provincetown, MA?

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

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