Land and home values in Massachusetts
Across Massachusetts's 14 counties, residential land is about $27.50 per sq ft at the state median ($1.2M an acre). The typical home is worth about $653,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $2,520 a month. Largest city: Boston; capital: Boston. Values as of October 12, 2026.
Open on the satellite mapState values
| Land: residential | $27.50 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $1.2M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $299,475 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $15,200 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $653,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $493,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $820,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $179 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $2,060 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $2,520 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $3,060 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $3,390 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.6% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 165 | $86.50 | $1.35M | $3,380 |
| Upper | 412 | $43.00 | $900,000 | $2,690 |
| Mid | 563 | $28.20 | $675,000 | $2,490 |
| Entry | 417 | $18.10 | $500,000 | $2,300 |
| Small town | 14 | $75.30 | $1.18M | $2,100 |
| Rural | 47 | $10.70 | $447,000 | $1,880 |
| Farmland | 2 | $89.20 | $1.77M | $3,020 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Every county
| County | Setting | Land $/sq ft | Per acre | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket County | Small town | $126 | $5.51M | $1.98M | $3,230 |
| Dukes County | Small town | $80.90 | $3.52M | $1.43M | $2,320 |
| Suffolk County | Metro core | $49.30 | $2.15M | $773,000 | $2,940 |
| Middlesex County | Metro core | $41.10 | $1.79M | $832,000 | $3,000 |
| Norfolk County | Metro core | $35.30 | $1.54M | $729,000 | $2,840 |
| Barnstable County | Metro core | $35.20 | $1.53M | $727,000 | $2,420 |
| Essex County | Metro core | $30.00 | $1.31M | $656,000 | $2,550 |
| Plymouth County | Metro core | $22.80 | $993,168 | $585,000 | $2,560 |
| Bristol County | Metro core | $17.00 | $740,520 | $490,000 | $1,880 |
| Hampshire County | Metro core | $13.80 | $601,128 | $453,000 | $2,120 |
| Worcester County | Metro core | $11.40 | $496,584 | $464,000 | $2,020 |
| Hampden County | Metro core | $9.74 | $424,362 | $329,000 | $1,770 |
| Franklin County | Small town | $9.27 | $403,801 | $349,000 | $1,770 |
| Berkshire County | Metro core | $7.81 | $340,378 | $334,000 | $1,760 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Massachusetts?
Residential land in Massachusetts is about $27.50 per square foot, or $1.2M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $299,475. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
Where is land most expensive in Massachusetts?
The highest county medians for residential land are Nantucket County ($126 per sq ft), Dukes County ($80.90 per sq ft), Suffolk County ($49.30 per sq ft), Middlesex County ($41.10 per sq ft).
Where is land cheapest in Massachusetts?
The lowest county medians are Berkshire County ($7.81 per sq ft), Franklin County ($9.27 per sq ft), Hampden County ($9.74 per sq ft), Worcester County ($11.40 per sq ft); farmland and remote acreage are cheaper still.
What is the typical home value in Massachusetts?
The typical (median) home in Massachusetts is worth about $653,000, with entry-level homes around $493,000 and upper-end homes around $820,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Massachusetts?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $2,520 a month in Massachusetts, a 1-bedroom about $2,060 and a 3-bedroom about $3,060 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Massachusetts?
Farmland averages about $15,200 an acre in Massachusetts (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.