Plymouth County, Massachusetts Housing Market
In Plymouth County, Massachusetts, the median home value is $556,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,747. This places Plymouth County at #98 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #8 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: $1,366
- Establishments: 16,628
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 788
- Multi-family: 143
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 230,944 (avg $129,222)
- Outflow: 227,742 (avg $128,281)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Plymouth County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02576 | 317.2 | +21.29% | 2025 |
| 2 | 02045 | 331.5 | +4.57% | 2025 |
| 3 | 02066 | 307.9 | +11.08% | 2025 |
| 4 | 02050 | 297.3 | +1.53% | 2025 |
| 5 | 02332 | 279.1 | +7.52% | 2025 |
| 6 | 02770 | 289.1 | +4.28% | 2025 |
| 7 | 02360 | 305.3 | +4.00% | 2025 |
| 8 | 02379 | 283.3 | +7.32% | 2025 |
| 9 | 02370 | 296.4 | +5.02% | 2025 |
| 10 | 02339 | 261.9 | +3.93% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Plymouth County | Massachusetts Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $556,000 | $634,257 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,747 | $1,615 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.6% | 67.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.5 | 32.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Plymouth County is 12.3% below the Massachusetts state average and 144.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,747/month is 8.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.5, Plymouth 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.
Plymouth County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitsap County | Washington | $555,100 | $1,822 |
| Riverside County | California | $557,300 | $1,901 |
| Multnomah County | Oregon | $552,700 | $1,646 |
| Somerset County | New Jersey | $552,100 | $2,033 |
| Arapahoe County | Colorado | $561,200 | $1,891 |
Other Counties in Massachusetts
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County | $619,100 | $1,756 | 63.5% |
| Barnstable County | $629,000 | $1,678 | 81.1% |
| Bristol County | $451,200 | $1,245 | 62.3% |
| Norfolk County | $683,900 | $2,149 | 68.7% |
| Worcester County | $423,700 | $1,426 | 65.8% |
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).