Sheffield, MA 01257 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Sheffield, MA—01257

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$522,000

0.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$80,200

15.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

6.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.6%

Median Rent

$2,350

37.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$2,350

0.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Other Zip Codes in Sheffield, MA

01222

Home Price Trends — Sheffield, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Sheffield, MA is $522,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.5%. This indicates that home prices in Sheffield, MA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$522,000	-0.5%
Single Family	$521,000	-0.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Sheffield, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sheffield, MA is $2,350, with a year-over-year rent change of -37.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sheffield, MA is 2-bedrooms: $2,350. The most common rental property sizes in Sheffield, MA are 1-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 54.0% and 27.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,350	$2,350
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$2,350	$2,350
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.0%

1 Bedroom

54.0%

2 Bedrooms

3.7%

3 Bedrooms

12.4%

4 Bedrooms

27.9%

Property Listings — Sheffield, MA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sheffield, MA is 44. This is a increase of 6.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$825,000	-13.0%
Listing Count	16	-41.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	-41.0%
Days on Market	44	6.0%

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Demographics — Sheffield, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sheffield, MA has a population of 2,330, which has increased by 16.4% over the past 5 years. Sheffield, MA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 8.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 40.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	2,330	16.4%
% Under 18	8.5%	-25.4%
% Seniors	30.8%	-9.1%
% WFH	9.6%	-10.3%
% w/ College Degree	40.5%	10.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sheffield, MA is a predominantly white area, with 91.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sheffield, MA is hispanic, making up 3.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.8% of the population in Sheffield, MA, and this percentage has increased by 29.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	91.5%	-8.4%
% Black	0.1%	∞%
% Hispanic	3.8%	3,700.0%
% Asian	2.8%	∞%
% Foreign Born	4.8%	29.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Sheffield, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 53 mortgage originations in Sheffield, MA, of which 96.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 45.0%, with 2.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Sheffield, MA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	53
% Conventional Loans	96.0%
% Government Loans	4.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	13.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Sheffield, MA

Sheffield, MA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	2
Total Units Section 8	2
% Rentals under Section 8	0.7%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,250
2 Bedroom	-$710	$2,350	$1,640
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,990
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,750

Sheffield, MA—01257

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Sheffield, MA

Home Price Trends — Sheffield, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sheffield, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sheffield, MA

Demographics — Sheffield, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sheffield, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sheffield, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sheffield, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sheffield, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6
Median Home Price	$522,000
Median Household Income	$80,200

Sheffield, MA—01257

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Sheffield, MA

Home Price Trends — Sheffield, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sheffield, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sheffield, MA

Demographics — Sheffield, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sheffield, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sheffield, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sheffield, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sheffield, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Sheffield, MA

Great Barrington, MA

Mount Washington, MA

Salisbury, CT

Mill River

Frequently Asked Questions

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