42Alpha

Springfield, MA metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Springfield, 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%
-3.575
Inventory Health25%
-4.741
Affordability20%
23
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
17

Where is Springfield, MA metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Springfield, MA metro area is classified as Decliningcooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Springfield, MA metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$385K▲ +4.2%
Median Days on Market21 days0%
Months of Supply1.90%
Homes for Sale941-3.4%
Homes Sold502▲ +0.2%
Median Price / Sq Ft$246▲ +1.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio102.2%-0.1%

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

Now: 42
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

Markets like Springfield, MA metro area

Frequently asked questions

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

As of May 2026, Springfield, MA metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

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

The median sale price in Springfield, MA metro area is $385K, having risen 4.2% over the past year.

How affordable is Springfield, MA metro area?

Springfield, MA metro area scores 23 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Springfield, MA metro area's Alpha Score?

Springfield, MA metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (75/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (17/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

Want the live, interactive view of Springfield, MA metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.