Rockport, MA 01966 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Rockport, MA—01966

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$889,000

2.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$93,200

14.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

66.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.8%

Median Rent

$3,200

0.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,350

28.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,200

20.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,600

7.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Rockport, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Rockport, MA is $889,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.9%. This indicates that home prices in Rockport, 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	$889,000	2.9%
Single Family	$946,000	3.6%
Condos	$608,000	2.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Rockport, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Rockport, MA is $3,370, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Rockport, MA is 1-bedrooms: $2,240, 2-bedrooms: $3,410, 3-bedrooms: $3,830, 4-bedrooms: $4,150. The most common rental property sizes in Rockport, MA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 39.3% and 37.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,200	$3,370
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$2,350	$2,240
2 Bed Rent	$3,200	$3,410
3 Bed Rent	$3,600	$3,830
4 Bed Rent	$4,000	$4,150

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.7%

1 Bedroom

39.3%

2 Bedrooms

37.1%

3 Bedrooms

11.8%

4 Bedrooms

2.1%

5+ Bedrooms

3.1%

Property Listings — Rockport, MA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Rockport, MA is 33. This is a increase of 66.0% 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 59.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,150,000	37.0%
Listing Count	34	48.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	48.0%
Days on Market	33	66.0%

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Demographics — Rockport, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Rockport, MA has a population of 6,980, which has decreased by -3.3% over the past 5 years. Rockport, 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 57.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 20.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	6,980	-3.3%
% Under 18	11.7%	-26.4%
% Seniors	39.8%	35.8%
% WFH	20.6%	190.1%
% w/ College Degree	57.2%	6.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Rockport, MA is a predominantly white area, with 94.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Rockport, MA is hispanic, making up 2.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.8% of the population in Rockport, MA, and this percentage has increased by 60.0% 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	94.3%	-2.2%
% Black	0.6%	200.0%
% Hispanic	2.4%	60.0%
% Asian	0.2%	100.0%
% Foreign Born	4.8%	60.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Rockport, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 113 mortgage originations in Rockport, MA, of which 96.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 42.0%, with 6.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Rockport, MA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	113
% Conventional Loans	96.0%
% Government Loans	4.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	12.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Rockport, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Rockport, MA under the Section 8 program is 5.0%. 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. In Rockport, MA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	54
Total Units Section 8	54
% Rentals under Section 8	5.0%
% Occupied Section 8	90.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$210	$2,350	$2,140
2 Bedroom	-$650	$3,200	$2,550
3 Bedroom	-$520	$3,600	$3,080
4 Bedroom	-$610	$4,000	$3,390

Rockport, MA—01966

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Rockport, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Rockport, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Rockport, MA

Demographics — Rockport, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Rockport, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Rockport, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Rockport, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Rockport, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	8.4
Median Home Price	$889,000
Median Household Income	$93,200

Rockport, MA—01966

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Rockport, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Rockport, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Rockport, MA

Demographics — Rockport, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Rockport, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Rockport, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Rockport, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Rockport, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Gloucester, MA

Essex, MA

Manchester, MA

Ipswich, MA

Prides Crossing

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