Market Intelligence Report — MA-880

Nantucket, MA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-MA-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$5.87M
+6.6% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.13
+9.1% YoY

Active Inventory

145
-17.2% YoY

Median DOM

84 Days
-9.2% YoY

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Nantucket's residential market is currently classified as Very Weak, with a pending ratio of 0.13 indicating significantly suppressed demand absorption relative to available inventory. The active listings count stands at 145, representing a year-over-year contraction of 17.2%.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Nantucket market right now.

The market exhibits a notable divergence in inventory and pricing trends. Active listings have contracted by 17.2% year-over-year, while new listings remained stable. Despite this inventory reduction, the pending ratio, at 0.13, points to very limited transaction velocity. Median listing prices have experienced an upward trajectory, rising 6.6% year-over-year to $5,873,250, alongside an 8.6% increase in median price per square foot. Median days on market decreased by 9.2% year-over-year, yet a high average listing price suggests potential for price sensitivity at higher tiers.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$5.87M+10.8% MoM

Active Inventory

145-17.2% YoY

Days on Market

84-9.2% YoY

Sold Score™

29+9.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

29
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The protracted demand absorption, evidenced by the low pending ratio, suggests that sellers face considerable pressure to demonstrate price discipline. While inventory has seen some contraction, the prevailing conditions indicate that negotiating leverage heavily favors buyers due to the extended market exposure and limited competition for available properties. This environment necessitates strategic pricing to facilitate transactional movement.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

145 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 28 per month.

Pricing Pressure
9.9%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -2.0% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$2K

Median price per square foot has moved +8.6% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.13

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

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Buyer Demand Index
13%
Median Days on Market
84 days
Inventory YoY
−17%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Nantucket, MA
CBSA Code
34880
State
MA

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