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Berkshire County, MA home prices

Berkshire County, MA: the typical home is worth $391,804 as of 2026-05, up +2.1% over the past year and +196.9% since 2000. Listings run about $297/sq ft…

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

Berkshire County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+2.1%Cooling
Valuation+25%Elevated
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market44 daysBalanced

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1980: $50,025 → 2026: $391,804 (7.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$391,8042026-05
1-year+2.1%
5-year+38.0%
10-year+85.9%
Since 2000+196.9%
Population128k2024
Median income$74,5352023 · 5.3× income
Median rent$1,670/mo2026 · 5.1% gross yield
New homes/yr1272024
Price / sq ft$297listings
Days on market442026-06
Active listings5382026-06
Price cuts13%of listings

Market read

At $391,804, homes in Berkshire County sit 43% below the Massachusetts median ($692,650) and 67% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #12 of 14 Massachusetts counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 44 days on the market, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.3× 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 ~25% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,934/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,670/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

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Nearby counties

Columbia County, NY ($484,414) · Rensselaer County, NY ($324,062) · Hampshire County, MA ($454,987) · Hampden County, MA ($353,803) · Franklin County, MA ($372,655) · Albany County, NY ($370,761)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Berkshire County, MA?
The typical home in Berkshire County is worth $391,804 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Berkshire County rising or falling?
Prices are up +2.1% over the past year and +196.9% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Berkshire County affordable?
At 5.3× the local median income of $74,535, Berkshire County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Berkshire County?
Median rent is $1,670/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.1% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Berkshire County?
Homes here take a median of 44 days to sell, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$131,962
2001$139,128
2002$144,664
2003$158,143
2004$174,171
2005$196,094
2006$217,387
2007$229,934
2008$228,674
2009$218,024
2010$202,363
2011$207,084
2012$196,749
2013$198,100
2014$203,283
2015$204,071
2016$210,783
2017$212,901
2018$219,920
2019$227,175
2020$237,209
2021$267,808
2022$308,163
2023$338,968
2024$366,092
2025$379,858
2026$387,918