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Hampden County, MA home prices

Hampden County, MA: the typical home is worth $353,803 as of 2026-05, up +3.5% over the past year and +188.9% since 2000. Listings run about $243/sq ft…

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

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

Momentum+3.5%Cooling
Valuation+15%Elevated
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market33 daysSeller's market

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1975: $24,606 → 2026: $353,803 (14.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$353,8032026-05
1-year+3.5%
5-year+32.2%
10-year+82.9%
Since 2000+188.9%
Population464k2024
Median income$67,1552023 · 5.3× income
Median rent$1,754/mo2026 · 5.9% gross yield
New homes/yr4432024
Price / sq ft$243listings
Days on market332026-06
Active listings5082026-06
Price cuts11%of listings

Market read

At $353,803, homes in Hampden County sit 49% below the Massachusetts median ($692,650) and 51% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #14 of 14 Massachusetts counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 33 days on the market, with 11% 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 ~15% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,746/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,754/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) · Franklin County, MA ($372,655) · Berkshire County, MA ($391,804) · Worcester County, MA ($502,197) · Columbia County, NY ($484,414) · Providence County, RI ($454,381)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Hampden County, MA?
The typical home in Hampden County is worth $353,803 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Hampden County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.5% over the past year and +188.9% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Hampden County affordable?
At 5.3× the local median income of $67,155, Hampden County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Hampden County?
Median rent is $1,754/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.9% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Hampden County?
Homes here take a median of 33 days to sell, with 11% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$122,453
2001$125,299
2002$135,623
2003$152,093
2004$166,939
2005$187,230
2006$209,667
2007$213,029
2008$210,547
2009$196,228
2010$192,850
2011$188,137
2012$177,998
2013$177,087
2014$182,711
2015$183,802
2016$191,758
2017$199,029
2018$207,874
2019$216,361
2020$226,100
2021$252,822
2022$277,867
2023$299,720
2024$321,003
2025$341,021
2026$349,638