Real Estate Investing in Yarmouth, Massachusetts

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 25,608 • Barnstable County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

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: 36.1% 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

5.9% 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 $624,080
Avg Monthly Rent $2,584
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Yarmouth Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Massachusetts: Yarmouth has 3 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

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. Yarmouth is in that category.

Rents in Yarmouth at $2,584/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 Yarmouth haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with thin 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
$624,080
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,584
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

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ZIP Codes in Yarmouth, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yarmouth, MA

Does Yarmouth, MA make sense for an investment property?

Yarmouth, MA comes in at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $624K and average rents around $2,584/mo. That combination puts it in the substantial tier for investor interest.

How much is rent in Yarmouth, MA?

Average rent in Yarmouth, MA is approximately $2,584/mo per month. Against $624K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Is housing expensive in Yarmouth, MA?

Expect median prices around $624K in Yarmouth, MA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been even-keeled.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Yarmouth, MA?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Yarmouth, MA. The numbers - $624K homes against $2,584/mo rents - support that play.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Yarmouth, MA?

Rental vacancy in Yarmouth, MA is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

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