Is Hampden County, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Hampden County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Hampden County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Hampden County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Hampden County, MA

How much do homes in Hampden County, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$325,000

$211/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$25,000(+8.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Hampden County have sold for 8.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Hampden County was $325,000 in October 2024, up 8.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $211.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $142.5K$165K
+15.8%
2 $240.4K$257.4K
+7.1%
3 $300K$320K
+6.7%
4 $333.6K$370.5K
+11.0%
5+ $344.8K$371.2K
+7.7%

Summary: Hampden County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 15.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Hartford County
+12.3%
Hampden County
+8.3%
Worcester County
+7.9%
Hampshire County
+7.7%

Housing Supply in Hampden County, MA

How many homes are available in Hampden County, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,3371,379+3.1%

Summary: The Hampden County real estate market had 1,379 homes for sale in October 2024, a 3.1% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 2323
0.0%
2 247242
-2.0%
3 544565
+3.9%
4 286316
+10.5%
5+ 237233
-1.7%

Summary: The Hampden County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
345339-1.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

93 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

41 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

205 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Hampden County, you could pay more than the asking price. 60.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 339 homes were sold or pending in Hampden County in October 2024, down by 1.7% month-over-month. Of the 339 sold homes, 27% were sold under asking, 12% were sold at asking, and 60% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Hampden County, MA

How long does it take to sell a home in Hampden County, MA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
28 Days31 Days+11.4%

Summary: Homes in Hampden County had an average of 31 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 11.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

223 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

101 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

14 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Hampden County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 339 homes were sold in Hampden County; 66% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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