Massachusetts Housing Market
Warm MarketHousing market data and trends for Massachusetts. Track median prices, inventory, days on market, and competition metrics for real estate investors.
Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$637K
↑ 2.4% YoY
Days on Market
40 days
↑ 17.6% YoY
Active Inventory
8,049
↑ 3.8% YoY
Homes Sold
3,524
↓ 8.5% YoY
Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
Massachusetts Market Summary
The Massachusetts housing market is heating up. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $637K, up 2.4% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 40 days on the market, 17.6% longer than a year ago.
There are 8,049 homes for sale — 3.8% more than last year. With 2.3 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 4,140 new listings were added during this period, down 12.0% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 99.1% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 32.4% of homes sell above their asking price. 19.2% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
57
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
Investor Takeaway
Prices are 51% above the national median. Focus on rent-to-price ratios to ensure deals still cash flow.
Massachusetts Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Sale-to-List Ratio
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$667K
Price per Sq Ft
$387
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.1%
Months of Supply
2.3
Sold Above List
32.4%
Price Drops
19.2%
New Listings
4,140
↓ 12.0% YoY
Pending Sales
3,726
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
Boston, MA metro area
$734K median
36 days
on market
Worcester, MA metro area
$450K median
41 days
on market
Springfield, MA metro area
$345K median
35 days
on market
Barnstable Town, MA metro area
$685K median
55 days
on market
Pittsfield, MA metro area
$335K median
71 days
on market
Vineyard Haven, MA metro area
$1.50M median
186 days
on market
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