Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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Will your home sell in today's accelerated Boston-Cambridge-Newton market?
Sold Score™ analyzes 40+ local data points to estimate your home's probability of sale in the next 60 days across Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area is currently classified as Accelerated, with a pending ratio of 0.79 indicating strong demand absorption relative to available inventory. Active listings have expanded by 15.0% year-over-year, yet the pace of properties going under contract suggests an increasingly dynamic market. The median listing price registered a modest decline of 0.6% year-over-year.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
Job Market
Unemployment rate · Jul 2026
Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Population & Migration
Resident population · Jan 2025
Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.
U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Future Housing Supply
Building permits (private housing units) · Jul 2026
Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.
U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
What's moving the Boston-Cambridge-Newton market right now.
Inventory growth has been observed, with active listings increasing by 15.0% over the past year, while new listings remained relatively stable with a marginal 0.1% year-over-year decrease. The pending ratio has seen a significant 54.2% rise year-over-year, reflecting an uptick in demand absorption. Concurrently, median days on market increased by 13.3% year-over-year, indicating a slightly longer time for properties to secure a contract. Median listing prices have experienced a minor contraction of 0.6% year-over-year.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
The current market dynamics suggest that properties are moving through the sales cycle at an accelerated pace, particularly given the elevated pending ratio. While active inventory has expanded, the rate at which homes are going under contract places upward pressure on available supply, influencing negotiating leverage. This environment may necessitate disciplined pricing strategies to align with the observed market tempo.
The luxury segment shows signs of softness, with the average listing price declining by 8.6% year-over-year and a notable spread between the average listing price of $1,234,459 and the median listing price of $795,000. Median $/sqft also registered a decrease of 1.5% year-over-year, suggesting some price pressure at the higher end of the market.
7,990 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 4,100 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, -3.0% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved -1.5% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.
Recommended For This Market
AcceleratedSelling in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH? Homes here are taking 6 days longer to sell than last year.
Demand in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 79%
- Median Days on Market
- 51 days
- Inventory YoY
- +15%
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