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Massachusetts Home Values and Rents
The median home value in Massachusetts is $562,100, 5th highest among states. Prices changed +3.6% in the year through Q2 2026.
- Typical home value
- $655,219
- 5th of 51 states
- Median rent
- $1,762/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +3.6%
- 16th fastest of 51
- Homeownership
- 62.5%
- Owner-occupied homes
Massachusetts home prices since 2000
FHFA purchase-only House Price Index, seasonally adjusted (1991 = 100)
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| Period | Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 483 |
| Q4 2025 | 471 |
| Q4 2024 | 459 |
| Q4 2023 | 435 |
| Q4 2022 | 400 |
| Q4 2021 | 380 |
| Q4 2020 | 331 |
| Q4 2019 | 298 |
| Q4 2018 | 282 |
| Q4 2017 | 269 |
| Q4 2016 | 253 |
| Q4 2015 | 239 |
| Q4 2014 | 228 |
| Q4 2013 | 220 |
| Q4 2012 | 209 |
Over five years, Massachusetts home prices changed +35.0%, compared with +29.9% for the U.S.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency ยท Last updated 07/01/2026
Home values by county
Zillow typical home value; price changes from FHFA annual county index
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| # | County | Typical value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nantucket County | $3,186,894 | $2,213 | +4.4% | +15.4% |
| 2 | Dukes County | $1,556,392 | $1,277 | +8.3% | +75.6% |
| 3 | Middlesex County | $804,837 | $2,201 | +3.6% | +45.5% |
| 4 | Norfolk County | $764,424 | $2,149 | +3.0% | +44.6% |
| 5 | Barnstable County | $757,449 | $1,678 | +1.8% | +64.6% |
| 6 | Suffolk County | $738,589 | $2,129 | +3.4% | +34.8% |
| 7 | Essex County | $715,954 | $1,756 | +4.8% | +49.5% |
| 8 | Plymouth County | $646,858 | $1,747 | +4.4% | +53.4% |
| 9 | Bristol County | $545,691 | $1,245 | +4.1% | +53.3% |
| 10 | Worcester County | $495,048 | $1,426 | +3.4% | +54.6% |
| 11 | Hampshire County | $449,669 | $1,388 | +6.0% | +51.8% |
| 12 | Berkshire County | $389,996 | $1,097 | +1.1% | +58.6% |
| 13 | Franklin County | $369,047 | $1,177 | +9.6% | +59.6% |
| 14 | Hampden County | $351,040 | $1,136 | +5.3% | +52.9% |
Most expensive cities in Massachusetts
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, by typical home value
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nantucket | 10,017 | $3,187,089 | $2,228 |
| 2 | Wellesley | 30,347 | $2,008,349 | $2,886 |
| 3 | Lexington | 34,295 | $1,551,065 | $2,891 |
| 4 | Needham | 32,459 | $1,538,127 | $2,409 |
| 5 | Winchester | 23,406 | $1,530,404 | $2,279 |
| 6 | Newton | 89,044 | $1,482,662 | $2,370 |
| 7 | Belmont | 27,175 | $1,420,623 | $2,527 |
| 8 | Brookline | 63,266 | $1,124,458 | $2,835 |
| 9 | Lynnfield | 13,064 | $1,088,513 | $2,676 |
| 10 | Milton | 28,587 | $1,073,972 | $1,474 |
| 11 | Arlington | 46,350 | $1,057,808 | $2,082 |
| 12 | Marblehead | 20,413 | $1,043,923 | $1,764 |
| 13 | Cambridge | 118,796 | $1,019,246 | $2,787 |
| 14 | Newburyport | 18,652 | $933,382 | $1,592 |
| 15 | Somerville | 81,036 | $920,007 | $2,517 |
| 16 | Reading | 25,612 | $909,955 | $1,991 |
| 17 | Melrose | 29,650 | $908,086 | $1,970 |
| 18 | Burlington | 26,274 | $867,164 | $2,718 |
| 19 | Medford | 59,354 | $817,090 | $2,509 |
| 20 | Swampscott | 15,277 | $813,835 | $2,303 |
| 21 | Wakefield | 27,793 | $812,446 | $1,958 |
| 22 | Watertown | 35,543 | $809,537 | $2,502 |
| 23 | Waltham | 64,902 | $807,439 | $2,268 |
| 24 | Stoneham | 23,355 | $798,629 | $2,035 |
| 25 | Wilmington | 23,336 | $776,303 | $2,394 |
Most affordable cities in Massachusetts
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, lowest home values first
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Adams | 12,606 | $259,193 | $793 |
| 2 | Palmer Town | 12,381 | $271,400 | $1,075 |
| 3 | Southbridge Town | 17,928 | $294,800 | $1,256 |
| 4 | Springfield | 154,749 | $301,926 | $1,144 |
| 5 | Pittsfield | 43,457 | $308,022 | $1,134 |
| 6 | Agawam Town | 28,539 | $311,600 | $1,256 |
| 7 | Chicopee | 55,295 | $319,956 | $1,157 |
| 8 | West Springfield Town | 28,772 | $321,500 | $1,144 |
| 9 | Holyoke | 37,813 | $330,652 | $1,021 |
| 10 | Greenfield | 17,664 | $333,099 | $1,107 |
| 11 | Gardner | 21,148 | $373,424 | $1,109 |
| 12 | Westfield | 40,378 | $384,096 | $1,117 |
| 13 | Fitchburg | 41,798 | $399,752 | $1,222 |
| 14 | Easthampton | 16,086 | $432,622 | $1,292 |
| 15 | Worcester | 207,055 | $432,708 | $1,487 |
Home sale prices by metro area
Zillow median sale price, Sep 2026. Metro areas can cross state lines.
| Metro area | Median price | 1 yr |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $739,108 | +5.7% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $688,234 | +3.5% |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $507,581 | +3.6% |
| Worcester, MA | $451,463 | +0.1% |
| Pittsfield, MA | $423,081 | +3.2% |
| Springfield, MA | $359,684 | +7.4% |
Metro areas in Massachusetts
FHFA all-transactions index; metro areas may cross state lines
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| Metro area | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, MA | +6.3% | +55.4% |
| Springfield, MA | +4.4% | +44.3% |
| Barnstable Town, MA | +4.3% | +53.2% |
| Boston, MA (MSAD) | +3.2% | +39.7% |
| Cambridge-Newton-Framingham, MA (MSAD) | +2.9% | +39.7% |
| Worcester, MA | +2.5% | +43.8% |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | +2.4% | +45.6% |
ZIP codes with the biggest 5-year price gains
FHFA annual ZIP code index, 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in Massachusetts?
- The median value of owner-occupied homes in Massachusetts is $562,100, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. That ranks 5th highest among the states and D.C.
- Are home prices going up in Massachusetts?
- Home prices in Massachusetts changed +3.6% over the year through Q2 2026 and +35.0% over five years, according to the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the most expensive city in Massachusetts?
- Among cities and towns with at least 10,000 residents, Nantucket has the highest typical home value at $3,187,089, followed by Wellesley ($2,008,349) and Lexington ($1,551,065).
- Where are homes most affordable in Massachusetts?
- North Adams has the lowest typical home value among cities with 10,000+ residents at $259,193, followed by Palmer Town ($271,400) and Southbridge Town ($294,800).
- How much do homes sell for in Massachusetts?
- In Sep 2026, the median sale price was $739,108 in the Barnstable Town, MA area, $688,234 in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area and $507,581 in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area, according to Zillow. These are the metro areas in Massachusetts with the highest median sale prices.
- What is the average rent in Massachusetts?
- The median gross rent in Massachusetts is $1,762 a month, including utilities paid by the renter (ACS 2020-2024). About 37% of households rent.