Massachusetts Real Estate
Market Report
Comprehensive MLS data for Massachusetts, Boston, Essex County, and Greater Newburyport (2014–2026).Live
MA Average
$836K
+108% since 2014
Newburyport
$1.10M
+135% since 2014
Days on Market
55
Was 117 in 2014
Sales Volume
-17%
Since 2014
Market Overview
13-year comparison (2014–2026)
Average Sale Price (2014–2026)
Massachusetts
Boston
Essex County
Newburyport
Days on Market
Sales Volume
Massachusetts Statewide
13-year trend
13-Year Data
Boston
Urban core · 13-year trend
13-Year Data
Essex County
North Shore · 13-year trend
13-Year Data
Greater Newburyport
Newburyport, West Newbury, Newbury, Rowley, Salisbury, Amesbury
Regional Summary (2026)
Avg Price
$852K
Weighted
YTD Sales
442
SF, 6 towns
$/SqFt
$404
Avg
Days on Market
45
Avg
Town Breakdown
*Live YTD via MLSPIN
Town Comparison — Average Sale Price
Year-over-Year Change (2025 → 2026)
Newburyport
Historic coastal community · 13-year trend
13-Year Data
Price & $/SqFt (2014–2026)
Affordability Analysis
Income requirements at standard lending criteria
Newburyport — Income Requirements (Single Family)
Home Price
$1,104K
Down (20%)
$221K
Monthly @6.5%
$5,582
Income Needed
$239K
28% DTI
Income Required by Market
Comparison
| Market | Price | Down | Monthly | Income | Median | Gap |
|---|
30yr @6.5%, 20% down, 28% DTI. MA Median: $104,800 (ACS)
Income Gap
42–63%
Gap between median income and required income.
Down Payment
$167K–$264K
1.6–2.5x median annual income.
Newburyport Premium
Above state average due to coastal location.
Inventory
1.61 mo
Balanced market = 4–6 months.
