Real Estate Investing in Tisbury, Massachusetts (02568)

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Dukes County • Population: 8,829 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 02568 (Tisbury, 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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 45.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 63.2 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $1,365,171
Avg Monthly Rent $1,800
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $77,078
% Renters 28.1%

Market Analysis: 02568 Tisbury

Stepping back, ZIP 02568 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $1.4M median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $1.4M asset, 02568 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Regionally, 02568 sits on the difficult end of the MA spectrum. The a viable market for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

A sturdy renter share of 28% in 02568 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

The right play in 02568 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Tisbury:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 52/100
Affordability
0/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 17.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,800/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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WARM MARKET
Vineyard Haven, MA Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
4.1%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Vineyard Haven, MA metro data
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Property Strategy for 02568

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
1.7% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+10.6% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$394,695/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $743,468 $1,550 1.5% +7.9% $743,468
2BR $988,454 $2,000 1.5% +8.6% $494,227
3BR $1,191,635 $2,810 1.7% +9.3% $397,212
4BR $1,578,779 $2,970 1.4% +10.6% $394,695
5BR $2,470,382 +10.4% $494,076

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$1.4M$1.2M$1.0M$847K$650K$453KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 02568 Compare?

Metric 02568 Tisbury Vineyard Haven, MA Massachusetts
Home Value $1,365,171 $1,365,171 N/A $645,115
5-Year CAGR 6.2% 6.2% N/A 7.0%
Avg Rent $1,800 $1,800 N/A -
Cap Rate 1.0% 1.0% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
1.0%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.2%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Vineyard Haven, MA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $1,365,171
Monthly Rent $1,800
Price-to-Rent 63.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 1.6%
Cap Rate 1.0%
5-Year IRR 7.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.2% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.0%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
45.8%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.2%
Growing
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Moderate

Demographics in 02568

Population: 8,829

💰 Median Household Income
$77,078
This area
$77,078
State
$107,356
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
28.1%
This area
28.1%
State
28.1%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.0%
This area
5.0%
State
-8.0%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
38.7%
This area
38.7%
State
32.1%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
45.0 years
This area
45.0 years
State
22.8 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
45.8%
This area
45.8%
State
13.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 77.7%
Other/Mixed 17.6%
Hispanic/Latino 15.3%
Asian 2.4%
Black/African American 2.3%
👶 Under 18
18.7%
This area
18.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
23.9%
This area
23.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
3.6%
This area
3.6%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 02568

A+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
6.8:1 Avg Class Size
$49,517 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Tisbury Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
271 Students
👨‍🏫
6.8:1 Class Size
💰
$49,517 Per Student

Nearby Schools (2 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

Martha's Vineyard Regional High

📚 09 – 12 High School
📍 100 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven R, Oak Bluffs
👥
681 Students
👨‍🏫
8.5:1 Class Size
💰
$41,931 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Oak Bluffs Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
📍 50 TradeWinds Road, Oak Bluffs
👥
419 Students
👨‍🏫
7.9:1 Class Size
💰
$32,550 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do home values compare in Tisbury, MA?

Expect median prices around $1.4M in Tisbury, MA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

What kind of tenants rent in Tisbury, MA?

Working renters make up the core of the Tisbury, MA tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

How much rent can I charge in Tisbury, MA?

Rent in Tisbury, MA is around $1,800/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $1.4M pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

How strong is Tisbury, MA for real estate investors?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Tisbury, MA ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $1.4M and rents of $1,800/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Is Tisbury, MA landlord-friendly?

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

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