Dukes County, Massachusetts Housing Market
In Dukes County, Massachusetts, the median home value is $1,165,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,277. This places Dukes County at #7 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #2 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: $1,432
- Establishments: 1,374
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 99
- Multi-family: 84
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,722 (avg $142,203)
- Outflow: 9,118 (avg $136,257)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Dukes County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02557 | 423.0 | +4.07% | 2025 |
| 2 | 02568 | 370.8 | — | 2024 |
| 3 | 02539 | 365.9 | +9.22% | 2024 |
| 4 | 02575 | 326.9 | +19.17% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Dukes County | Massachusetts Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,165,800 | $634,257 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,277 | $1,615 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.1% | 67.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 76.1 | 32.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dukes County is 83.8% above the Massachusetts state average and 412.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,277/month is 20.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 76.1, Dukes 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.
Dukes County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitkin County | Colorado | $1,139,100 | $2,004 |
| New York County | New York | $1,090,500 | $2,197 |
| Alameda County | California | $1,090,100 | $2,357 |
| Summit County | Utah | $1,067,700 | $1,987 |
| Falls Church city | Virginia | $1,055,600 | $2,190 |
Other Counties in Massachusetts
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket County | $1,593,800 | $2,213 | 71.8% |
| Middlesex County | $727,800 | $2,201 | 61.3% |
| Suffolk County | $705,800 | $2,129 | 36.5% |
| Norfolk County | $683,900 | $2,149 | 68.7% |
| Barnstable County | $629,000 | $1,678 | 81.1% |
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).