Suffolk County, MA home prices

Suffolk County, MA: the typical home is worth $760,214 as of 2026-05, up +0.4% over the past year and +269.9% since 2000. Listings run about $851/sq ft…

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

1975: $27,175 → 2026: $760,214 (28.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $760,214, homes in Suffolk County sit 10% above the Massachusetts median ($692,650) and 225% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #6 of 14 Massachusetts counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 45 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 8.3× 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 ~45% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$3,753/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $3,397/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Norfolk County, MA ($782,693) · Middlesex County, MA ($830,629) · Essex County, MA ($730,378) · Plymouth County, MA ($654,921) · Bristol County, MA ($550,471) · Providence County, RI ($454,381)