Real Estate Investing in Somerset, Massachusetts

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 18,246 • Bristol County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 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
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  • 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

5.8% 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 $504,923
Avg Monthly Rent $1,593
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Somerset Real Estate

Somerset in Massachusetts is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 2 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Somerset is in that category.

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Somerset — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$504,923
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,593
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MA)

ZIP Codes in Somerset, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Somerset, MA

Which investment style suits Somerset, MA?

Somerset, MA investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($505K prices, $1,593/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

How strong is tenant demand in Somerset, MA?

Tenant demand in Somerset, MA is solid. The local workforce $1,593/mo rents across most rental classes.

How high is vacancy risk in Somerset, MA?

Occupancy in Somerset, MA runs consistent with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,593/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is MA a landlord-friendly state?

For rental operators, Somerset, MA rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Is Somerset, MA a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Somerset, MA ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $505K and rents of $1,593/mo drive the underlying numbers.

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