Norfolk County, MA Housing Market Update: August 2026

Key Takeaways Norfolk County home prices rose 4.6% year over year to $787,365 in August, outpacing both Middlesex County and the national rate, supported by strong demand in the non-luxury and starter tiers. Active listings expanded 19% to 2,025 while new listings surged 21%—yet months of supply held at just 1.9, indicating sellers still hold the upper hand despite growing inventory. About 46% of homes sold above list price and the median home went under contract in 23 days, matching Middlesex County’s pace and well ahead of the national 50-day average. Norfolk County, MA Housing Market Snapshot Median Sale Price Pending Sales Active Listings Days on Market Sold Above List $787,365 (+4.6% YoY) 590 (+0.2% YoY) 2,025 (+19.2% YoY) 23 days (+1 days YoY) 45.8% (-4.4 ppt YoY) Norfolk County delivered one of the strongest performances among Boston’s suburbs in August. Prices rose at more than double the national rate, pending sales held flat even as inventory expanded significantly, and the non-luxury tier remained fiercely competitive with 65% of homes selling above asking. The county benefited from its mix of affluent suburbs like Wellesley and Brookline alongside more affordable commun...