Markets/Massachusetts/Barnstable Town

Barnstable Town, MA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Barnstable Town, Massachusetts. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.

Median Home Price

$768,173

+1.6% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.3%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+1.6%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+1.6% year-over-year

Climate Risk

50/100

Moderate

Market Momentum

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Warm
2.8mo supply ยท Score +2/7

Net migration: Top 45% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ’ฐ Wealth Influx1.35x

In-migrants avg $166,160 AGI vs out-migrants $122,583

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Opportunity Zone Market

11 ZIP codes in Barnstable Town are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Barnstable Town Market Summary

Barnstable Town, MA is in a stabilization phase with 1.6% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability pressure is significant: the price-to-income ratio of 8.13x well exceeds the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+19 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 4.28% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score27/100
Price-to-Income Ratio8.1x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$94,452

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.8%
Base Case+1.6%
Bull Case+2.4%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Barnstable Town, MA's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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