Boston, MA metro area Housing Market
Warm MarketComprehensive housing market data for the Boston, MA metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.
Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$734K
↑ 2.1% YoY
Days on Market
36 days
↑ 12.5% YoY
Active Inventory
4,589
↑ 7.7% YoY
Homes Sold
2,045
↓ 7.7% YoY
Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
Boston, MA metro area Market Summary
The Boston, MA metro area housing market is heating up. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $734K, up 2.1% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 36 days on the market, 12.5% longer than a year ago.
There are 4,589 homes for sale — 7.7% more than last year. With 2.2 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 2,583 new listings were added during this period, down 12.3% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 99.1% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 31.3% of homes sell above their asking price. 18.4% 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
vs. Massachusetts Median
Investor Takeaway
Prices are 74% above the national median. Focus on rent-to-price ratios to ensure deals still cash flow.
Boston, MA metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$749K
Price per Sq Ft
$416
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.1%
Months of Supply
2.2
Sold Above List
31.3%
Price Drops
18.4%
New Listings
2,583
↓ 12.3% YoY
Pending Sales
2,165
Off Market in 2 Weeks
44.3%
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