Bristol County, Massachusetts Housing Market
In Bristol County, Massachusetts, the median home value is $451,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,245. This places Bristol County at #190 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #9 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: $1,253
- Establishments: 17,661
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 439
- Multi-family: 717
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 245,905 (avg $88,573)
- Outflow: 241,903 (avg $88,918)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Bristol County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02746 | 408.0 | +29.84% | 2025 |
| 2 | 02725 | 344.2 | +8.22% | 2025 |
| 3 | 02744 | 352.7 | -0.33% | 2025 |
| 4 | 02723 | 297.9 | +5.14% | 2025 |
| 5 | 02726 | 307.5 | +6.32% | 2025 |
| 6 | 02748 | 328.2 | +9.92% | 2025 |
| 7 | 02720 | 300.0 | +8.80% | 2025 |
| 8 | 02719 | 350.8 | +6.91% | 2025 |
| 9 | 02790 | 314.6 | +9.83% | 2025 |
| 10 | 02715 | 291.7 | +12.56% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Bristol County | Massachusetts Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $451,200 | $634,257 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,245 | $1,615 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 62.3% | 67.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 30.2 | 32.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Bristol County is 28.9% below the Massachusetts state average and 98.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,245/month is 22.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 30.2, Bristol 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.
Bristol County has an owner-occupancy rate of 62.3%, compared to 67.2% in Massachusetts and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | Maine | $451,200 | $1,589 |
| Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | $450,300 | $1,341 |
| Stanislaus County | California | $450,100 | $1,623 |
| Manassas city | Virginia | $449,900 | $1,850 |
| Amador County | California | $449,800 | $1,421 |
Other Counties in Massachusetts
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | $423,700 | $1,426 | 65.8% |
| Hampshire County | $390,300 | $1,388 | 67.8% |
| Plymouth County | $556,000 | $1,747 | 77.6% |
| Franklin County | $329,000 | $1,177 | 70.1% |
| Berkshire County | $305,400 | $1,097 | 69.9% |
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).