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Rockport, MA—01966

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$835,000
2.0% YoY Growth
Household Income
$93,200
14.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
69
3.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.5%
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
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Rockport, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Rockport, MA is $835,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.0%. This indicates that home prices in Rockport, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$835,0002.0%
Single Family $883,0002.2%
Condos $589,0002.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $465,000
    0.9%
    2 Bed
    		$699,0003.2%
    3 Bed
    		$871,0002.0%
    4 Bed
    		$1,058,0002.5%
    5 Bed $1,436,1843.9%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    4.2%
    1 Bedroom
    16.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    28.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    35.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    12.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.0%

    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.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,200$3,370
    Studio Rent N/AN/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 Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Rockport, MA is 57. This is a decrease of -21.0% 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 53.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$949,00032.0%
    Listing Count
    		13-4.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%-4.0%
    Days on Market
    		693.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax 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

    Affordability — Rockport, MA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio8
    Median Home Price$835,000
    Median Household Income$93,200

    Rockport, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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