Market Intelligence Report — MA-140

Springfield, MA

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

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

Median Listing

$377K
+2.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.74
+50.2% YoY

Active Inventory

641
+33.3% YoY

Median DOM

39 Days
+23.0% YoY

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The Springfield, MA market is currently in an Accelerated condition, primarily driven by a pending ratio of 0.74. This indicates demand is strongly absorbing available inventory, with the pending ratio experiencing a substantial 50.2% increase over the past 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

5.3%+0.0 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Sep 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

464,338+0.2% YoY

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

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Springfield market right now.

Active listings have seen a significant expansion, increasing by 33.3% year-over-year to 641 units, alongside a 14.1% rise in new listings. Despite this increase in supply, the median days on market extended by 23.0% to 39 days, suggesting some tempering in absorption speed. However, the pending ratio's robust year-over-year growth points to sustained demand momentum offsetting inventory gains. The median listing price has shown modest appreciation of 2.0% over the past year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$377K-0.6% MoM

Active Inventory

641+33.3% YoY

Days on Market

39+23.0% YoY

Sold Score™

73+50.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

73
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 elevated pending ratio of 0.74 signals an environment where inventory is absorbed at a relatively swift pace. The substantial increase in pending listings suggests ongoing pressure on available supply, which can lead to reduced negotiating latitude for purchasers. While active listings have increased, the strong absorption rate limits the duration properties remain on the market, influencing price discipline.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

641 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 436 per month.

Pricing Pressure
19.7%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -2.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +3.7% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.74

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Springfield, MA? Homes here are taking 7 days longer to sell than last year.

Demand in Springfield, MA is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
74%
Median Days on Market
39 days
Inventory YoY
+33%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Springfield, MA
CBSA Code
44140
State
MA

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