Market Intelligence Report — MA-880

Nantucket, MA

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

Ref. No: 2026-MA-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$5.30M
+6.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.07
+0.7% YoY

Active Inventory

150
-18.5% YoY

Median DOM

72 Days
-15.3% YoY

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The Nantucket market is currently classified as Very Weak, with a pending ratio of 0.07 indicating that demand absorption is significantly lagging behind available inventory. This low pending ratio reflects a substantial imbalance between the volume of active listings and newly pending transactions in the most recent period.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Nantucket market right now.

Active listings have contracted by 18.5% year-over-year, alongside an increase in new listings by 12.5% over the past year. Despite the decrease in active listings, the pending ratio saw a modest increase of 0.7 percentage points year-over-year from a very low base. Median listing prices have increased 6.0% over the past year, while median days on market have decreased by 15.3% year-over-year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$5.30M+1.3% MoM

Active Inventory

150-18.5% YoY

Days on Market

72-15.3% YoY

Sold Score™

32+0.7% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

32
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 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

With a pending ratio of 0.07, the market exhibits very limited demand absorption, which places considerable pressure on sellers regarding the pace of transactions. The elevated inventory relative to pending activity suggests that buyers are likely to encounter conditions that allow for greater price discipline. Inventory pressures are minimal, translating to extended marketing periods for properties.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

150 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 36 per month.

Pricing Pressure
14.1%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -4.9% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$2K

Median price per square foot has moved +8.8% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.07

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

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Buyer Demand Index
7%
Median Days on Market
72 days
Inventory YoY
−18%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Nantucket, MA
CBSA Code
34880
State
MA

ZIPs in Nantucket, MA

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