Key Takeaways
- Suffolk County home prices climbed nearly three times faster than the national pace in June, reaching a median of $847,609—up 6% year over year versus 2% nationally.
- Inventory surged 10% year over year to 3,265 active listings, far outpacing the national rate of less than 1%. New listings also rose 10%, giving buyers more options than they had a year ago.
- Despite the supply increase, the typical home still sold at list price and went under contract in 22 days. But the share of listings that went pending within two weeks fell 5 percentage points, signaling that buyer urgency eased.
Suffolk County, MA Housing Market Snapshot
| $847,609 (+6.1% YoY) | 701 (+7.9% YoY) | 3,265 (+10.4% YoY) | 22 days (0 days YoY) | 35.1% (-1.6 ppt YoY) |
Suffolk County reached $847,609 in June—its highest level on record after a roughly 6% year-over-year gain. Yet beneath that milestone, contradictions emerged: inventory climbed about 10%, fewer homes sold above asking, and the share going under contract within two weeks fell 5 percentage points. The market remained expensive and active, but the balance of power shifted incrementally toward buyers for the first time in over two years.
Below is a full breakdown of Suffolk County, MA housing data for June 2026, with guidance for buyers and sellers heading into late summer.
U.S. Housing Market Snapshot
| $408,776 (+2.2% YoY) | 349,254 (+4.5% YoY) | 1,496,490 (+0.8% YoY) | 49 days (+1 day YoY) | Sellers outnumber buyers by 48.5% |
Suffolk County’s trajectory barely resembled the country’s. At the national level, prices gained 2% and pending activity grew roughly 5%, with supply holding flat. Suffolk County’s prices grew nearly three times as fast, inventory expanded, and the share of homes selling above list price declined while holding steady elsewhere. The divergence reflected a local market driven by entirely different forces than the gradual national recovery.
“June marked a bump in the road for the ongoing housing market recovery,” said Chen Zhao, Redfin’s head of economics research. “Prices climbed faster than in recent months, and economic uncertainty and rising mortgage rates tied to war in Iran spooked some homebuyers and sellers. On a positive note, home sales trended upwards, and affordability improved as wages rose faster than prices. There are pockets of competition in the Midwest, Northeast, and Bay Area, but in general, consumers are still struggling through a difficult period. Even so, economists still expect the market to slowly improve in the coming years.”
Suffolk County Prices Outpaced the Nation by a Wide Margin
Suffolk County reached a new high of $847,609 in June—a roughly 6% increase from a year ago and nearly triple the national rate of about 2%. The county has appreciated roughly 25% since early 2020, and the gap between local and national prices has widened to more than $400,000. The median price per square foot rose about 1% to $668, suggesting the headline gain partly reflects a shift in the mix of homes sold rather than pure appreciation at every price point.
The average home sold for 100.1% of its list price—essentially at asking—and price reductions affected about 19% of active listings, up 1 percentage point from a year ago. Sellers still controlled pricing on the whole, but the premium buyers were willing to pay above list had clearly softened from its recent highs.
Buyer Urgency Eased but Deals Kept Closing
The share of homes going under contract within two weeks fell to about 39% in June, down more than 5 percentage points from a year ago—the clearest sign that buyer urgency cooled. Even so, the typical home still sold in 22 days, unchanged from last June. Buyers took a beat longer to commit, but the ones who engaged still moved at a pace most of the country never sees.
Underlying demand held firm. Pending sales rose about 8% year over year to 701, and closed sales edged up roughly 2% to 631. Nationally, homes took 49 days to sell, only about 31% went under contract within two weeks, and pending sales grew about 5%—so even Suffolk County’s cooler June ran well ahead of the national pace.
Inventory Surged as the National Market Held Flat
Active inventory climbed to 3,265 in June, up about 10% year over year and the highest June total since 2020. Fresh listings fed the buildup—new listings also rose about 10% to 1,005, the largest monthly injection of supply since mid-2021. Nationally, inventory barely budged (+0.8%). The age of active inventory dropped 2 days to 48, indicating that although more homes appeared, they were still being absorbed at a reasonable pace.
Suffolk County had 3.7 months of supply, up from 3.4 a year ago. That level edges closer to balanced territory but still favors sellers. The defining tension: supply is expanding and buyer urgency is declining, yet prices keep climbing because overall demand, measured by pending sales and closed transactions, continues to grow.
Luxury Prices Surged While the Broader Market Slowed
| Luxury (top 5%) | $3,152,286 (+8.6%) | 119 (+13.3%) | 34 days (-16 days) | 10.1% (-2.3 ppt) |
| High (65th-95th%) | $1,211,868 (+6.2%) | 455 (-9.7%) | 24 days (+3 days) | 37.4% (+0.1 ppt) |
| Non-luxury (35th-65th%) | $747,455 (+1.2%) | 382 (-6.8%) | 26 days (+5 days) | 39.5% (-7.1 ppt) |
| Starter (5th-35th%) | $512,579 (-1.1%) | 347 (+7.4%) | 35 days (+14 days) | 31.4% (-7.6 ppt) |
| Bottom (bottom 5%) | $311,758 (+3.1%) | 33 (+17.9%) | 31 days (+1 day) | 27.3% (+5.8 ppt) |
Redfin analysis of MLS data • Rolling three-month period (March-May 2026)
Luxury led on price. The top 5% ($3.15M median) climbed about 9% year over year and sped up sharply—days on market fell 16 to just 34—though only about 10% of those homes sold above asking, leaving high-end buyers some leverage. The high tier ($1.21M median) carried the most volume at 455 sales, but that count slipped about 10% from a year ago.
The middle and lower tiers cooled the most. The Non-luxury tier ($747,000 median) posted the highest above-list share at about 40%, yet that rate fell 7 percentage points as volume dropped 7%. Starter homes ($513,000 median) slipped about 1% in price and sat 14 days longer even as volume rose about 7%, while the bottom tier ($312,000) gained about 3% on stronger sales. Competition concentrated at the very top; buyers lower down found more room to negotiate.
How Buyers and Sellers Can Navigate Suffolk County’s Market
If you’re buying in Suffolk County, rising inventory has created pockets of opportunity that didn’t exist a year ago. Active listings are at a multi-year high, and fewer homes are flying off the market in under two weeks. Focus on properties that have sat beyond 30 days—those sellers may be more willing to negotiate on price or terms. The Non-luxury tier in particular has softened, with above-list activity falling 7 percentage points. Still, be prepared: well-priced homes continue to attract offers near or at asking, and the overall volume of buyers in the market is growing.
If you’re selling, the market rewarded well-priced listings disproportionately. The average home sold at 100.1% of list, essentially at asking, and nearly one in five active listings already carried a price cut. The days of routinely extracting 3–5% above list are fading outside the luxury segment. Price realistically, and you’ll tap into the growing pool of buyers. Listings that started too high faced growing competition from the roughly 1,000 new homes entering the market each month.
Suffolk County, MA Market Data by City
Rolling three-month period (April-June 2026). Cities with 50+ sales shown.
| Boston | $859,532 (+2.9% YoY) | 1,443 | 3,073 | 4,532 | 23 | 35.3% | 4.5 |
| Revere | $623,661 (-1.6% YoY) | 83 | 164 | 215 | 23 | 53.2% | 3.6 |
| Winthrop | $619,663 (-8.9% YoY) | 56 | 105 | 142 | 38 | 27.3% | 3.9 |
This article has been generated, in whole or in part, using generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology, with input from Redfin head of economics research Chen Zhao. While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of this information, you should independently verify all data, facts, and citations contained in this article before relying on it for any purpose. This information is not a substitute for advice from a real estate agent, financial advisor, or other licensed professional. County-level data is not seasonally adjusted. Check the Redfin Data Center for additional in-depth housing market data.
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