Barnstable County, MA Housing Market Brief
county · MA · as of May 2026
What is Barnstable County, 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.
Where is Barnstable County, MA in its market cycle?
Barnstable County, 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.
Barnstable County, MA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $725K | ▲ +3.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 19 days | ▼ -13.6% |
| Months of Supply | 2.8 | ▼ -17.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,094 | ▼ -18.8% |
| Homes Sold | 396 | ▲ +0.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $471 | ▲ +1.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has Barnstable County, MA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barnstable County, MA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Barnstable County, MA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 33 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Barnstable County, MA?
The median sale price in Barnstable County, MA is $725K, having risen 3.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Barnstable County, MA?
Barnstable County, MA scores 3 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Barnstable County, MA's Alpha Score?
Barnstable County, MA's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (48/100) and its weakest is Affordability (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Barnstable County, MA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.