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Data from November 2026
The counties of Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 14 counties. The most populous is Middlesex County (1,638,365 people); the most expensive homes are in Nantucket County ($1,593,800) and the least expensive in Hampden County ($298,800). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.
Key numbers in Massachusetts
- Counties
- 14
- each with its own page
- People
- 7M
- Census, Average 2020–2024
- Typical home
- $562,100
- median value in Massachusetts
Map and extremes
Where it costs more and less in Massachusetts
Typical home value by county
- Under $329,000
- $329,000–$451,200
- $451,200–$629,000
- $629,000–$727,800
- $727,800 or more
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People
- Highest
- 1,638,365
- Middlesex County
- Lowest
- 14,483
- Nantucket County
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Typical home
- Highest
- $1,593,800
- Nantucket County
- Lowest
- $298,800
- Hampden County
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Typical rent
- Highest
- $2,213
- Nantucket County
- Lowest
- $1,097
- Berkshire County
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FHA limit
- Highest
- $1,249,125
- Dukes County
- Lowest
- $541,287
- Hampshire County
The full list
Every county in Massachusetts
Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.
| Middlesex County | 1,638,365 | $727,800 | $2,201 | $130,847 | $962,550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | 867,788 | $423,700 | $1,426 | $95,939 | $545,100 |
| Essex County | 813,054 | $619,100 | $1,756 | $101,883 | $962,550 |
| Suffolk County | 785,121 | $705,800 | $2,129 | $95,631 | $962,550 |
| Norfolk County | 730,082 | $683,900 | $2,149 | $130,739 | $962,550 |
| Bristol County | 582,270 | $451,200 | $1,245 | $85,625 | $787,750 |
| Plymouth County | 535,075 | $556,000 | $1,747 | $114,201 | $962,550 |
| Hampden County | 462,815 | $298,800 | $1,136 | $71,306 | $541,287 |
| Barnstable County | 231,668 | $629,000 | $1,678 | $95,241 | $828,000 |
| Hampshire County | 162,028 | $390,300 | $1,388 | $87,001 | $541,287 |
| Berkshire County | 129,430 | $305,400 | $1,097 | $76,013 | $541,287 |
| Franklin County | 70,944 | $329,000 | $1,177 | $74,907 | $541,287 |
| Dukes County | 20,933 | $1,165,800 | $1,277 | $125,786 | $1,249,125 |
| Nantucket County | 14,483 | $1,593,800 | $2,213 | $139,688 | $1,249,125 |
- Middlesex $727,800$962,550
- Worcester $423,700$545,100
- Essex $619,100$962,550
- Suffolk $705,800$962,550
- Norfolk $683,900$962,550
- Bristol $451,200$787,750
- Plymouth $556,000$962,550
- Hampden $298,800$541,287
- Barnstable $629,000$828,000
- Hampshire $390,300$541,287
- Berkshire $305,400$541,287
- Franklin $329,000$541,287
- Dukes $1,165,800$1,249,125
- Nantucket $1,593,800$1,249,125
Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)
Frequently asked questions
How many counties does Massachusetts have?
Massachusetts has 14 counties. The most populous is Middlesex County (1,638,365 people) and the least populous Nantucket County (14,483), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Massachusetts has the most expensive homes?
By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Nantucket County ($1,593,800) and the least expensive Hampden County ($298,800).
Where is rent highest in Massachusetts?
The highest typical rent is in Nantucket County ($2,213 a month) and the lowest in Berkshire County ($1,097), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Massachusetts has the highest FHA limit?
In 2026 data, the highest FHA limit for one unit is in Dukes County ($1,249,125). 4 counties are at the lowest, $541,287.