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Barnstable Town, MA metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Buyer's

What is Barnstable Town, MA metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
-10.150
Inventory Health25%
-6.647
Affordability20%
5
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
21

Where is Barnstable Town, MA metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Barnstable Town, MA metro area is classified as Recoveringturning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Barnstable Town, MA metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$725K▲ +5.1%
Median Days on Market19 days-13.6%
Months of Supply2.8-17.6%
Homes for Sale1,069-18.6%
Homes Sold385-1.5%
Median Price / Sq Ft$470▲ +1.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%0%

How has Barnstable Town, MA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 36
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barnstable Town, MA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Barnstable Town, MA metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 36 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Barnstable Town, MA metro area?

The median sale price in Barnstable Town, MA metro area is $725K, having risen 5.1% over the past year.

How affordable is Barnstable Town, MA metro area?

Barnstable Town, MA metro area scores 5 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Barnstable Town, MA metro area's Alpha Score?

Barnstable Town, MA metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (50/100) and its weakest is Affordability (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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