| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $784,778 | -3.4% | 43 | 9,017 | 7.0 | $215,000 |
| Worcester | $549,946 | -0.6% | 45 | 1,615 | 5.9 | $155,000 |
| Barnstable Town | $899,000 | -2.5% | 56 | 1,247 | 9.5 | $234,000 |
| Springfield | $377,450 | +2.0% | 39 | 641 | 5.3 | $110,000 |
| Pittsfield | $549,950 | +3.8% | 70 | 609 | 7.6 | $156,000 |
| Amherst Town | $554,500 | +6.7% | 55 | 324 | 6.4 | $159,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard | $2.5M | +1.4% | 99 | 260 | n/a | n/a |
| Vineyard Haven | $2.5M | +1.4% | 99 | 260 | 24.4 | $630,000 |
| Nantucket | $5.87M | +6.6% | 84 | 145 | 49.0 | $1.42M |
| Greenfield | $420,000 | -11.4% | 48 | 119 | 5.8 | $121,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
Massachusetts housing market
Across the 10 Massachusetts markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $669,639 as of September 2026, and 4 of 10 are priced below a year ago. Nantucket is the most expensive ($5.87M) and Springfield the least ($377,450).
Midpoint median list price
$669,639
10 markets
Markets down YoY
4/10
September 2026
Active listings
14,237
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each Massachusetts market?
The table lists every Massachusetts market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in Massachusetts?
Amherst Town posted the biggest year-over-year change in Massachusetts (+6.7%) and Greenfield the weakest (-11.4%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is +1.4%, with 14,237 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in Massachusetts?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $110,000 a year in Springfield and $1.42M in Nantucket, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
Massachusetts housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Massachusetts?
Across WealthyBud's 10 tracked Massachusetts markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $669,639 as of September 2026, from $377,450 in Springfield to $5.87M in Nantucket.
Are home prices falling in Massachusetts?
4 of 10 tracked Massachusetts markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Greenfield at -11.4%.
What is the most expensive housing market in Massachusetts?
Nantucket has the highest median listing price among tracked Massachusetts markets at $5.87M (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in Massachusetts?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $110,000 a year in Springfield and $1.42M in Nantucket, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
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