Nahant, MA 01908 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Nahant, MA—01908

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$994,000

0.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$111,000

22.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

116.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.3%

Median Rent

$2,280

24.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,200

6.8% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$2,800

22.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Nahant, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Nahant, MA is $994,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Nahant, MA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.3%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$994,000	0.8%
Single Family	$1,031,000	1.3%
Condos	$418,000	0.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Nahant, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Nahant, MA is $2,460, with a year-over-year rent change of -24.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Nahant, MA is studios: $1,620, 1-bedrooms: $2,180, 3-bedrooms: $3,220. The most common rental property sizes in Nahant, MA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 70.1% and 16.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,280	$2,460
Studio Rent	$1,620	$1,620
1 Bed Rent	$2,200	$2,180
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$2,800	$3,220
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

70.1%

2 Bedrooms

16.1%

3 Bedrooms

10.2%

4 Bedrooms

3.5%

Property Listings — Nahant, MA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Nahant, MA is 61. This is a increase of 116.0% 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 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,640,000	80.0%
Listing Count	17	0.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	0.0%
Days on Market	61	116.0%

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Demographics — Nahant, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Nahant, MA has a population of 3,330, which has decreased by -4.8% over the past 5 years. Nahant, MA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 11.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 61.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,330	-4.8%
% Under 18	11.7%	-10.0%
% Seniors	32.4%	24.6%
% WFH	14.9%	166.1%
% w/ College Degree	61.7%	10.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Nahant, MA is a predominantly white area, with 92.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Nahant, MA is black, making up 1.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.9% of the population in Nahant, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 26.3% 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	92.0%	-3.4%
% Black	1.8%	80.0%
% Hispanic	1.2%	-25.0%
% Asian	0.8%	-42.9%
% Foreign Born	5.9%	-26.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Nahant, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 61 mortgage originations in Nahant, MA, of which 95.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 45.0%, with 10.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Nahant, MA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% 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	61
% Conventional Loans	95.0%
% Government Loans	5.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Nahant, MA

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	10
Total Units Section 8	10
% Rentals under Section 8	3.1%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$20	$2,200	$2,180
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,580
3 Bedroom	$310	$2,800	$3,110
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$3,420

Nahant, MA—01908

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Nahant, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Nahant, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Nahant, MA

Demographics — Nahant, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Nahant, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Nahant, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Nahant, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Nahant, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	7.5
Median Home Price	$994,000
Median Household Income	$111,000

Nahant, MA—01908

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Nahant, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Nahant, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Nahant, MA

Demographics — Nahant, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Nahant, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Nahant, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Nahant, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Nahant, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Lynn, MA

Lynn, MA

Swampscott, MA

Lynn, MA

Winthrop, MA

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