Real Estate Investing in Wellfleet, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,925 • Barnstable County

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Should you buy in Wellfleet, 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: 58.4% 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

5.8% 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 $948,733
Avg Monthly Rent $1,908
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Wellfleet Real Estate

Across Wellfleet's 1 ZIPs, the picture is underwhelming: $949K median values, $1,908/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

The investment case for Wellfleet is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rents in Wellfleet at $1,908/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Population dynamics in Wellfleet haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with subdued income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Barnstable Town, MA

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Avg Home Value
$948,733
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 Wellfleet, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wellfleet, MA

What is the typical rental rate in Wellfleet, MA?

Expect rents around $1,908/mo per month in Wellfleet, MA. With home values at $949K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Are tenants stable in Wellfleet, MA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Wellfleet, MA. The rental market absorbs $1,908/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Is housing expensive in Wellfleet, MA?

Typical homes in Wellfleet, MA go for around $949K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% reliable price movement.

Is Wellfleet in MA worth investing in?

Wellfleet, MA scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $949K and rents near $1,908/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Is Wellfleet, MA better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

The best-fit strategy in Wellfleet, MA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

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