Townsend, MA 01474 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Townsend, MA—01474

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$520,000

1.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$130,000

34.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

70.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.1%

Median Rent

$1,850

35.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,850

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Other Zip Codes in Townsend, MA

01469

Home Price Trends — Townsend, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Townsend, MA is $520,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.8%. This indicates that home prices in Townsend, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$520,000	1.8%
Single Family	$530,000	2.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Townsend, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Townsend, MA is $1,850, with a year-over-year rent change of -35.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Townsend, MA is 2-bedrooms: $1,850. The most common rental property sizes in Townsend, MA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 59.0% and 25.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,850	$1,850
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$1,850	$1,850
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

2 Bedrooms

25.4%

3 Bedrooms

59.0%

4 Bedrooms

15.7%

Property Listings — Townsend, MA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Townsend, MA is 9. This is a decrease of -70.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$640,000	-5.0%
Listing Count	7	-19.0%
Listings as % of Homes	N/A	-19.0%
Days on Market	9	-70.0%

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Demographics — Townsend, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Townsend, MA has a population of 2,250, which has increased by 23.4% over the past 5 years. Townsend, MA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 13.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 28.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	2,250	23.4%
% Under 18	13.3%	-27.7%
% Seniors	12.2%	-29.1%
% WFH	5.0%	-55.0%
% w/ College Degree	28.9%	-18.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Townsend, MA is a predominantly white area, with 90.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Townsend, MA is hispanic, making up 6.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.3% of the population in Townsend, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 61.8% 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	90.7%	-3.9%
% Black	0.0%	N/A
% Hispanic	6.2%	26.5%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	1.3%	-61.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Townsend, MA

Townsend, MA lacks sufficient mortgage origination data for analysis.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	N/A
% Conventional Loans	N/A
% Government Loans	N/A
% Investor Loans	N/A
% Second Loans	N/A
% Cash Out Refinance	N/A

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Rentals and Section 8 — Townsend, MA

Townsend, 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	1.5%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,560
2 Bedroom	$1,180	$1,850	$3,030
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$3,650
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$4,020

Townsend, MA—01474

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Townsend, MA

Home Price Trends — Townsend, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Townsend, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Townsend, MA

Demographics — Townsend, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Townsend, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Townsend, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Townsend, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Townsend, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.4
Median Home Price	$520,000
Median Household Income	$130,000

Townsend, MA—01474

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Townsend, MA

Home Price Trends — Townsend, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Townsend, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Townsend, MA

Demographics — Townsend, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Townsend, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Townsend, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Townsend, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Townsend, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Townsend, MA

Ashby, MA

Mason, NH

Lunenburg, MA

Fitchburg, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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