Barnstable County, Massachusetts Housing Market
In Barnstable County, Massachusetts, the median home value is $629,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,678. This places Barnstable County at #71 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #6 within Massachusetts.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,243
- Establishments: 9,585
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 333
- Multi-family: 297
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 113,280 (avg $123,165)
- Outflow: 109,393 (avg $119,315)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Barnstable County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02534 | 320.6 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 02559 | 345.8 | -13.31% | 2025 |
| 3 | 02655 | 335.7 | -8.22% | 2025 |
| 4 | 02633 | 402.1 | +7.78% | 2025 |
| 5 | 02635 | 304.7 | +12.96% | 2025 |
| 6 | 02659 | 372.3 | — | 2024 |
| 7 | 02630 | 285.3 | +2.37% | 2025 |
| 8 | 02668 | 301.3 | +14.03% | 2025 |
| 9 | 02673 | 339.4 | -4.89% | 2025 |
| 10 | 02670 | 397.4 | +13.04% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Barnstable County | Massachusetts Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $629,000 | $634,257 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,678 | $1,615 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.1% | 67.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 31.2 | 32.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Barnstable County is 0.8% below the Massachusetts state average and 176.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,678/month is 3.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 31.2, Barnstable County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Barnstable County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.1%, compared to 67.2% in Massachusetts and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County | New Jersey | $623,000 | $1,914 |
| Nevada County | California | $621,800 | $1,677 |
| Gunnison County | Colorado | $621,800 | $1,252 |
| Yolo County | California | $620,700 | $1,857 |
| Jefferson County | Colorado | $637,600 | $1,861 |
Other Counties in Massachusetts
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County | $619,100 | $1,756 | 63.5% |
| Norfolk County | $683,900 | $2,149 | 68.7% |
| Plymouth County | $556,000 | $1,747 | 77.6% |
| Suffolk County | $705,800 | $2,129 | 36.5% |
| Middlesex County | $727,800 | $2,201 | 61.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).