Middlesex County, Massachusetts Housing Market
In Middlesex County, Massachusetts, the median home value is $727,800, with a median monthly rent of $2,201. This places Middlesex County at #45 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #3 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: $2,343
- Establishments: 58,518
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 862
- Multi-family: 1,479
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 686,501 (avg $180,726)
- Outflow: 687,732 (avg $182,432)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Middlesex County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02421 | 249.0 | -6.49% | 2025 |
| 2 | 01770 | 245.8 | +14.61% | 2025 |
| 3 | 02459 | 282.7 | -2.84% | 2025 |
| 4 | 01474 | 246.9 | +6.00% | 2025 |
| 5 | 01741 | 239.8 | +3.09% | 2025 |
| 6 | 02420 | 295.1 | +14.43% | 2025 |
| 7 | 02461 | 245.6 | -11.60% | 2025 |
| 8 | 02478 | 255.8 | -7.70% | 2025 |
| 9 | 01863 | 306.8 | +8.74% | 2025 |
| 10 | 01778 | 260.9 | +3.08% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Middlesex County | Massachusetts Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $727,800 | $634,257 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,201 | $1,615 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 61.3% | 67.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 27.6 | 32.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Middlesex County is 14.7% above the Massachusetts state average and 219.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $2,201/month is 36.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 27.6, Middlesex 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.
Middlesex County has an owner-occupancy rate of 61.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens County | New York | $723,800 | $1,956 |
| Fairfax County | Virginia | $732,800 | $2,276 |
| Fairfax city | Virginia | $722,600 | $2,245 |
| San Miguel County | Colorado | $720,700 | $1,149 |
| Alexandria city | Virginia | $735,100 | $2,089 |
Other Counties in Massachusetts
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | $705,800 | $2,129 | 36.5% |
| Norfolk County | $683,900 | $2,149 | 68.7% |
| Barnstable County | $629,000 | $1,678 | 81.1% |
| Essex County | $619,100 | $1,756 | 63.5% |
| Plymouth County | $556,000 | $1,747 | 77.6% |
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).