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Massachusetts Housing Market

2026 Market Report & Data · Data through July 2026 · Source: Redfin

$673K

Median Price

27

Days on Market

2.5

Months Supply

+3.5%

YoY Change

Seller's Market

Market Type

Buyer's Markets (18) Seller's Markets (184) Cheapest Cities Fastest Selling Rising Markets (10) Price Drops (10)

Market Dashboard

Market Summary

Buyer's Markets

18

cities with 6+ months supply

Balanced Markets

39

cities with 3-6 months supply

Seller's Markets

184

cities with <3 months supply

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Massachusetts

Ranked by lowest median home price.

City Median Price DOM
1. Townsend $167K 17d
2. North Adams $218K 47d
3. Adams $255K 21d
4. Ware $286K 21d
5. Huntington $297K 18d
6. Barre $300K 49d
7. Springfield $317K 22d
8. Athol $322K 21d
9. Chicopee $325K 20d
10. Pittsfield $325K 32d

🏰 Top 10 Most Expensive Cities in Massachusetts

Ranked by highest median home price.

City Median Price DOM
1. Edgartown $3.40M 96d
2. Wellesley $2.42M 15d
3. Seconsett Island $2.41M 27d
4. Vineyard Haven $2.00M 68d
5. Dover $1.74M 29d
6. Needham $1.66M 20d
7. Winchester $1.62M 19d
8. Lexington $1.59M 23d
9. Newton $1.58M 21d
10. Woods Hole $1.56M 135d

Top Buyer's Markets in Massachusetts

18 cities have more than 6 months of inventory — buyers can negotiate.

City Months Supply Median Price DOM
1. Vineyard Haven 17.0 mo $2.00M 68d
2. Hatfield 12.8 mo $923K 27d
3. Bourne 9.6 mo $945K 14d
4. Brookfield 9.6 mo $365K 76d
5. Edgartown 9.6 mo $3.40M 96d
6. North Brookfield 9.6 mo $375K 31d
7. Woods Hole 9.1 mo $1.56M 135d
8. Cordaville 8.0 mo $1.09M 21d
9. Marion Center 8.0 mo $1.22M 20d
10. Petersham 8.0 mo $535K 19d

Top Seller's Markets in Massachusetts

184 cities have less than 3 months of inventory — sellers have the advantage.

City Months Supply Median Price DOM
1. North Pembroke 0.5 mo $660K 22d
2. West Wareham 0.5 mo $490K 19d
3. Cedar Crest 0.6 mo $850K 27d
4. Granby 0.6 mo $440K 22d
5. Reading 0.6 mo $965K 19d
6. South Deerfield 0.6 mo $490K 20d
7. Medfield 0.8 mo $1.15M 19d
8. Ayer 0.9 mo $576K 19d
9. Harwich Center 0.9 mo $999K 7d
10. South Dennis 0.9 mo $735K 22d

Top 10 Fastest Selling Cities in Massachusetts

Cities where homes sell fastest, ranked by lowest median days on market.

City Days on Market Median Price
1. Harwich Center 7d $999K
2. North Eastham 13d $852K
3. South Yarmouth 13d $610K
4. West Chatham 13d $1.17M
5. Bourne 14d $945K
6. Melrose 14d $980K
7. Blandford 15d $342K
8. Wellesley 15d $2.42M
9. East Harwich 17d $825K
10. Lenox Dale 17d $503K

Top Rising Markets in Massachusetts

Cities with the largest year-over-year price gains. Appreciation can signal momentum, but also affordability pressure.

City YoY Change Median Price
1. Harwich Center +67.7% $999K
2. Scituate +57.6% $1.50M
3. Cedar Crest +38.3% $850K
4. East Pepperell +34.4% $509K
5. Bliss Corner +30.9% $655K
6. Lenox +30.0% $800K
7. New Seabury +29.7% $1.09M
8. Ocean Grove +29.7% $495K
9. Ipswich +26.8% $809K
10. Hull +26.2% $726K

Cities with Price Drops in Massachusetts

Cities with year-over-year price declines. These can be buying opportunities — or signals of softening demand.

City YoY Change Median Price
1. South Duxbury -42.0% $1.29M
2. North Seekonk -31.6% $465K
3. Dennis -29.9% $638K
4. Harwich Port -29.7% $527K
5. North Plymouth -20.7% $575K
6. North Westport -19.9% $457K
7. Marshfield Hills -19.5% $880K
8. Kingston -16.6% $563K
9. West Concord -15.5% $930K
10. Amesbury Town -14.6% $604K

All 244 Cities in Massachusetts

Abington Acushnet Center Adams Agawam Town Amesbury Town Amherst Town Andover Arlington Athol Attleboro Ayer Baldwinville Barnstable Town Barre Belchertown Bellingham Belmont Beverly Blandford Bliss Corner Boston Bourne Boxford Braintree Town Brewster Bridgewater Town Brockton Brookfield Brookline Burlington Buzzards Bay Cambridge Cedar Crest Chatham Chelsea Cheshire Chester Chicopee Clinton Cochituate Cordaville Danvers Dedham Deerfield Dennis Dennis Port Devens Dover Duxbury East Brookfield East Dennis East Douglas East Falmouth East Harwich East Pepperell East Sandwich Easthampton Town Edgartown Essex Everett Fall River Falmouth Fiskdale Fitchburg Forestdale Foxborough Framingham Franklin Town Gardner Gloucester Granby Great Barrington Green Harbor Greenfield Groton Hanson Harwich Center Harwich Port Hatfield Haverhill Hingham Holbrook Holland Holyoke Hopedale Hopkinton Housatonic Hudson Hull Huntington Ipswich Kingston Lawrence Lee Lenox Lenox Dale Leominster Lexington Littleton Common Longmeadow Lowell Lunenburg Lynn Lynnfield Malden Mansfield Center Marblehead Marion Center Marlborough Marshfield Marshfield Hills Mashpee Neck Mattapoisett Center Maynard Medfield Medford Melrose Methuen Town Middleborough Center Milford Millers Falls Millis-Clicquot Milton Monomoscoy Island Monson Center Monument Beach Nahant Needham New Bedford New Seabury Newburyport Newton North Adams North Attleborough Town North Brookfield North Eastham North Falmouth North Lakeville North Pembroke North Plymouth North Scituate North Seekonk North Westport Northampton Northborough Northfield Northwest Harwich Norton Center Norwood Oak Bluffs Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock Ocean Grove Onset Orange Orleans Oxford Palmer Town Peabody Pepperell Petersham Pinehurst Pittsfield Plymouth Pocasset Popponesset Popponesset Island Provincetown Quincy Randolph Town Raynham Center Reading Revere Rockport Rowley Russell Rutland Sagamore Salem Salisbury Sandwich Saugus Scituate Seabrook Seconsett Island Sharon Shelburne Falls Shirley Smith Mills Somerset Somerville South Ashburnham South Deerfield South Dennis South Duxbury South Lancaster South Yarmouth Southbridge Town Spencer Springfield Stoneham Sturbridge Swampscott Taunton Teaticket The Pinehills Topsfield Townsend Turners Falls Upton Vineyard Haven Wakefield Walpole Waltham Ware Wareham Center Warren Watertown Town Webster Wellesley West Brookfield West Chatham West Concord West Dennis West Falmouth West Springfield Town West Wareham West Warren West Yarmouth Westborough Westfield Weweantic Weymouth Town White Island Shores Whitinsville Wilbraham Williamstown Wilmington Winchendon Winchester Winthrop Town Woburn Woods Hole Worcester Yarmouth Port

Massachusetts Real Estate Market Overview

The Massachusetts housing market currently shows seller's market conditions, with a median sale price of $673K and 2.5 months of inventory supply. Homes in Massachusetts typically sell in 27 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts Real Estate

Is Massachusetts a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?

Massachusetts is currently classified as a seller's market based on months of supply data. Low inventory gives sellers an advantage with faster sales and less price negotiation. Market conditions vary by city, so check local data for your specific area.

What is the median home price in Massachusetts?

The median home price in Massachusetts is approximately $673K as of July 2026. Prices range significantly across the state, with Edgartown among the most expensive areas and Townsend offering more affordable options. Work with a local real estate agent for the most current pricing in your target neighborhoods.

How long does it take to sell a house in Massachusetts?

Selling timelines in Massachusetts vary by city and market conditions. The fastest-selling markets include Harwich Center with a median of 7 days on market. Factors like pricing strategy, home condition, location, and seasonality all affect how quickly a home sells. A skilled listing agent can help price and market your home for a faster sale.

Should I buy a house in Massachusetts right now?

Whether to buy in Massachusetts depends on your personal finances, timeline, and target market. The competitive market means acting quickly and being prepared with financing. Consider factors like mortgage rates, your job stability, how long you plan to stay, and local price trends. Consult with a local real estate agent who can advise on specific neighborhoods.

How do I find a real estate agent in Massachusetts?

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