Barnstable County, MA home prices

Barnstable County, MA: the typical home is worth $764,673 as of 2026-05, up +0.9% over the past year and +285.5% since 2000. Listings run about $576/sq…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1976: $36,714 → 2026: $764,673 (20.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $764,673, homes in Barnstable County sit 10% above the Massachusetts median ($692,650) and 227% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #5 of 14 Massachusetts counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 49 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 8.5× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~66% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$3,775/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,815/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Nantucket County, MA ($3,087,903) · Plymouth County, MA ($654,921) · Dukes County, MA ($1,554,677) · Bristol County, MA ($550,471) · Bristol County, RI ($654,355) · Newport County, RI ($785,041)