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Franklin County, MA home prices

Franklin County, MA: the typical home is worth $372,655 as of 2026-05, up +0.9% over the past year and +192.8% since 2000. Listings run about $249/sq ft…

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

Franklin County is flat and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+0.9%Flat
Valuation+17%Elevated
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market32 daysSeller's market

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1985: $67,369 → 2026: $372,655 (5.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$372,6552026-05
1-year+0.9%
5-year+31.4%
10-year+77.9%
Since 2000+192.8%
Population70k2024
Median income$71,2562023 · 5.2× income
Median rent$1,776/mo2026 · 5.7% gross yield
New homes/yr832024
Price / sq ft$249listings
Days on market322026-06
Active listings1082026-06
Price cuts10%of listings

Market read

At $372,655, homes in Franklin County sit 46% below the Massachusetts median ($692,650) and 59% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #13 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 32 days on the market, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.2× 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 ~17% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,839/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,776/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

Hampshire County, MA ($454,987) · Windham County, VT ($377,210) · Cheshire County, NH ($394,059) · Hampden County, MA ($353,803) · Berkshire County, MA ($391,804) · Worcester County, MA ($502,197)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Franklin County, MA?
The typical home in Franklin County is worth $372,655 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Franklin County rising or falling?
Prices are up +0.9% over the past year and +192.8% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Franklin County affordable?
At 5.2× the local median income of $71,256, Franklin County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Franklin County?
Median rent is $1,776/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.7% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Franklin County?
Homes here take a median of 32 days to sell, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$127,253
2001$137,157
2002$150,804
2003$169,741
2004$176,503
2005$197,377
2006$225,992
2007$235,284
2008$236,009
2009$232,437
2010$226,807
2011$222,371
2012$197,551
2013$193,899
2014$198,286
2015$203,137
2016$208,273
2017$211,765
2018$222,781
2019$229,958
2020$239,748
2021$267,947
2022$299,870
2023$322,975
2024$346,851
2025$369,254
2026$366,892