Updated 2026 · Based on median market data for Springfield, MA
Springfield sits in the Northeast with a population of 155,929 growing at 0.1% annually. The median home costs $230,000 while rents average $1,280/mo, producing an estimated cap rate of 4.24%. This is a moderate market that rewards careful deal sourcing.
Springfield works best for experienced investors with a clear strategy — Section 8, student housing, or deep value-add rehabs. The 4.24% cap rate at median prices is tight, so success depends on buying below market, forcing appreciation through renovation, or accessing above-market rent streams through niche tenant bases.
Target properties priced 15-25% below the $230,000 median — around $184,000 or less. At this price point with $1,280/mo rents, your cap rate improves to roughly 5.8%. Factor in 1.22% property taxes ($2,806/yr), budget 5% of gross rent for maintenance, and underwrite to a 6.2% vacancy rate. On a 20% down conventional loan at 7%, monthly PITI will run approximately $1,557.
Every deal should be evaluated individually using our calculator tools. Median data provides a starting point; actual returns depend on the specific property, financing, and your management approach.
Run the numbers on a specific Springfield property using our cap rate calculator (pre-filled with Springfield data). Compare Springfield against similar markets in the Northeast region. If you're considering a value-add approach, try our BRRRR calculator to model a rehab scenario.