Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA Housing Market Brief
metro · MA · score computed October 2026
What is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA in its market cycle?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA?
Metro-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 43 days | ▲ +19.4% | Realtor.com via FRED |
How has Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 30 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA scores 10 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA's Alpha Score?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (59/100) and its weakest is Affordability (10/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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