Bristol County, MA Housing Market Brief
county · MA · as of May 2026
What is Bristol 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 Bristol County, MA in its market cycle?
Bristol County, MA is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Bristol County, MA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $540K | ▲ +2.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 23 days | ▲ +9.5% |
| Months of Supply | 2.7 | ▲ +22.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 913 | ▲ +6.9% |
| Homes Sold | 342 | ▼ -13.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $318 | ▲ +1.9% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.9% | ▼ -0.2% |
How has Bristol County, MA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bristol County, MA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Bristol County, MA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Bristol County, MA?
The median sale price in Bristol County, MA is $540K, having risen 2.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Bristol County, MA?
Bristol County, MA scores 7 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Bristol County, MA's Alpha Score?
Bristol County, MA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (66/100) and its weakest is Affordability (7/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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