Real Estate Investing in Richmond, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 962 • Berkshire County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 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: 21.6% 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

5.0% 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 $631,776
Avg Monthly Rent $1,683
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Richmond Real Estate

Richmond 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.

Across Richmond's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run lackluster: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The $1,683/mo / $632K relationship in Richmond looks muted once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. seems to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Pittsfield, MA

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Town Of Egremont, MA

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City Of Pittsfield, MA
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Avg Home Value
$631,776
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,683
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pittsfield, MA metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
2/2
67 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Pittsfield, MA metro
67
Days to pending
7.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Richmond, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richmond, MA

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Richmond, MA?

Richmond, MA home values average about $632K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,683/mo in monthly income.

What kind of market is Richmond, MA for investors?

Richmond, MA rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $632K and rents near $1,683/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How strict are landlord regulations in Richmond, MA?

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

What do rentals go for in Richmond, MA?

Rents in Richmond, MA run near $1,683/mo. Compared with median home prices of $632K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What is the renter demographic in Richmond, MA?

The renter base in Richmond, MA is reasonable for the $1,683/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields consistent tenants.

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