Belchertown, MA 01007 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Belchertown, MA—01007

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$478,000

1.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$99,100

6.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

42.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.8%

Median Rent

$1,800

30.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,800

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,480

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$2,300

25.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Belchertown, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Belchertown, MA is $478,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.8%. This indicates that home prices in Belchertown, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$478,000	1.8%
Single Family	$483,000	1.9%
Condos	$377,000	4.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Belchertown, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Belchertown, MA is $2,130, with a year-over-year rent change of -30.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Belchertown, MA is studios: $1,280, 1-bedrooms: $1,800, 2-bedrooms: $1,480, 3-bedrooms: $2,300, 4-bedrooms: $3,800. The most common rental property sizes in Belchertown, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 42.9% and 30.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,800	$2,130
Studio Rent	$1,280	$1,280
1 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,800
2 Bed Rent	$1,480	$1,480
3 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,300
4 Bed Rent	$3,800	$3,800

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

12.4%

1 Bedroom

30.1%

2 Bedrooms

42.9%

3 Bedrooms

13.0%

4 Bedrooms

0.6%

5+ Bedrooms

1.0%

Property Listings — Belchertown, MA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Belchertown, MA is 25. This is a decrease of -42.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 11.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$620,000	10.0%
Listing Count	36	32.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	32.0%
Days on Market	25	-42.0%

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Demographics — Belchertown, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Belchertown, MA has a population of 15,400, which has increased by 2.9% over the past 5 years. Belchertown, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 45.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	15,400	2.9%
% Under 18	20.0%	-10.7%
% Seniors	20.0%	35.1%
% WFH	12.5%	190.7%
% w/ College Degree	45.9%	-4.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Belchertown, MA is a predominantly white area, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Belchertown, MA is hispanic, making up 6.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.9% of the population in Belchertown, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 5.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	84.7%	-9.2%
% Black	2.6%	333.3%
% Hispanic	6.0%	328.6%
% Asian	2.9%	-12.1%
% Foreign Born	4.9%	-5.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Belchertown, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 312 mortgage originations in Belchertown, MA, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 52.0%, with 13.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Belchertown, MA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	312
% Conventional Loans	91.0%
% Government Loans	9.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Belchertown, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Belchertown, MA under the Section 8 program is 8.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Belchertown, MA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	85
Total Units Section 8	85
% Rentals under Section 8	8.1%
% Occupied Section 8	93.4%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$520	$1,800	$1,280
2 Bedroom	$110	$1,480	$1,590
3 Bedroom	-$360	$2,300	$1,940
4 Bedroom	-$1,630	$3,800	$2,170

Belchertown, MA—01007

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Belchertown, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Belchertown, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Belchertown, MA

Demographics — Belchertown, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Belchertown, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Belchertown, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Belchertown, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Belchertown, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.1
Median Home Price	$478,000
Median Household Income	$99,100

Belchertown, MA—01007

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Belchertown, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Belchertown, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Belchertown, MA

Demographics — Belchertown, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Belchertown, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Belchertown, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Belchertown, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Belchertown, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Bondsville

Palmer, MA

Granby, MA

Ludlow, MA

Amherst, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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