Real Estate Investing in Truro, Massachusetts

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 1,675 • Barnstable County

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Should you buy in Truro, 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: 70.1% 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

4.9% 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 $915,624
Avg Monthly Rent $1,908
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Truro Real Estate

Truro 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.

Across Truro's 2 ZIPs, fundamentals run soft: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Transaction volume in Truro has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. From an investor standpoint, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Truro a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Barnstable Town, MA

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Avg Home Value
$915,624
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 Truro, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Truro, MA

How quickly do rentals get leased in Truro, MA?

Vacancy in Truro, MA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,908/mo.

Is Truro, MA suited for a house hack?

House hacking works a challenging in Truro, MA. Rents of $1,908/mo against $916K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Is Truro, MA a good place for real estate investing?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Truro, MA ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $916K and rents of $1,908/mo drive the underlying numbers.

What is the average home sale price in Truro, MA?

Truro, MA median home values land near $916K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,908/mo-per-month rentals.

What is the average monthly rent in Truro, MA?

Investors in Truro, MA typically see rents near $1,908/mo per month against $916K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

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