What is the rental yield in The X, Springfield, Massachusetts?

The gross yield in The X, Springfield, Massachusetts is 5.8. That sits alongside prices about 12% below the city median and 58% below the state median, with prices up 4.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 62.

How has pricing changed in The X, Springfield, Massachusetts over the past year?

Prices in The X, Springfield, Massachusetts have risen 4.3% over the past year. Even with that increase, prices remain about 12% below the city median and 58% below the state median. Gross yield is 5.8, and the Red Flag score is 62.

How does The X compare with Springfield and Massachusetts?

The X in Springfield, Massachusetts is priced about 12% below Springfield and 58% below Massachusetts. Gross yield is 5.8, which pairs with a 4.3% rise over the past year. Walkability is 50, education is in the 17th percentile, and the Red Flag score is 62.

Neighborhood

The X

Springfield, Massachusetts US

The X in Springfield, Massachusetts is a value-oriented market with prices about 12% below the city median and 58% below the state median. It offers a gross yield of 5.8 and prices have risen 4.3% over the past year, supporting a moderate income-and-growth profile. The main tradeoff is a Red Flag score of 62, while walkability is 50 and education is in the 17th percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.74 mi²

ZIP Code

01108

County

Hampden County

State

Massachusetts

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesEPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$364,892

YoY+4.3%

Gross Rental Yield

5.8%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

62 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

17 / 100

Limited · better than 17% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

The X Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for The X, Springfield.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$364,892	+4.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$161/sqft	+2.0%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,776/mo	+12.8%
Gross Rental Yield	5.8%	—
Liquidity Score	25 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	59	-9.2%

Is The X Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Massachusetts crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

62 / 100

High Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Flood80Very High

Hurricane80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Earthquake60High

Tornado60High

Heat60High

Hail60High

Wildfire20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Massachusetts averaged 14.3 crimes and 3.1 violent per 1,000 residents (+0.1% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.8%

Appreciating market — +4.3% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 59 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from The X's live DistrictScore metrics.

The X Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Massachusetts-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Massachusetts Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	14.3	3.1	+0.1%
2023	14.4	3.2	+4.2%
2022	14.0	3.2	+7.4%
2021	13.0	3.0	-3.1%
2020	13.6	3.1	-9.8%
2019	15.1	3.3	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; The X inherits the Massachusetts figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · The X

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor1 nearbyHigh

Point-source screening near The X: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in The X

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

50

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

2

Grocery

2

Dining

7

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

3

Pharmacies

8

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within The X's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

The X vs Springfield vs Massachusetts

How The X benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across The X, the median sale price sits about 12% below the median for Springfield neighborhoods and about 57% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.8%, against 6.9% for Springfield neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 4.3%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Springfield neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
The X	$161/sqft	5.8%	25
Springfield	$183/sqft	6.9%	24
Massachusetts	$372/sqft	4.8%	20

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Massachusetts tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.95% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5% (+4% surtax over $1M); rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $4.56 per $1,000.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

Conforms to 1031 but tracks deferred in-state gain after an out-of-state exchange.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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The X Real Estate FAQ

The X in Springfield, Massachusetts has a mixed investment profile. Prices are about 12% below the city median and 58% below the state median, gross yield is 5.8, and prices have risen 4.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 62, so the risk profile is not low.

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