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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Worcester County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Worcester County, MA

How much do homes in Worcester County, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$465,120

$269/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$33,989(+7.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Worcester County have sold for 7.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Worcester County was $465,120 in October 2024, up 7.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $269.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $230.2K$241K
+4.7%
2 $340.3K$362.1K
+6.4%
3 $420.8K$453K
+7.6%
4 $550.1K$599.9K
+9.1%
5+ $529.5K$580K
+9.6%

Summary: Worcester County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Franklin County
+9.7%
Worcester County
+7.9%
Hampshire County
+7.7%
Norfolk County
+6.0%
Middlesex County
+5.0%

Housing Supply in Worcester County, MA

How many homes are available in Worcester County, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2,5792,706+4.9%

Summary: The Worcester County real estate market had 2,706 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 6665
-1.5%
2 491520
+5.9%
3 1,0161,055
+3.8%
4 640700
+9.4%
5+ 366366
0.0%

Summary: The Worcester County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
638706+10.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

236 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

101 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

369 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Worcester County, you could pay more than the asking price. 52.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 706 homes were sold or pending in Worcester County in October 2024, up by 10.7% month-over-month. Of the 706 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 52% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Worcester County, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
29 Days30 Days+3.3%

Summary: Homes in Worcester County had an average of 30 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 3.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

470 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

196 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

40 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 706 homes were sold in Worcester County; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% 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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