Dartmouth, MA—02747
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Home Price Trends — Dartmouth, MA
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Dartmouth, MA is $566,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.9%. This indicates that home prices in Dartmouth, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $566,000 | 1.9% |
| Single Family | $568,000 | 2.2% |
| Condos | $454,000 | 3.2% |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | $374,000 | 1.4% |
2 Bed | $439,000 | 2.6% |
3 Bed | $563,000 | 2.2% |
4 Bed | $692,000 | 1.9% |
| 5 Bed | $749,000 | 1.2% |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Dartmouth, MA
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dartmouth, MA is $2,820, with a year-over-year rent change of 7.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dartmouth, MA is 1-bedrooms: $1,800, 2-bedrooms: $2,750, 3-bedrooms: $2,800, 4-bedrooms: $4,000. The most common rental property sizes in Dartmouth, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 59.6% and 16.7% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $2,800 | $2,820 |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $2,500 | $2,750 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $4,000 | $4,000 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Dartmouth, MA
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dartmouth, MA is 33. This is a increase of 7.0% 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 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $848,000 | 25.0% |
Listing Count | 22 | -29.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.2% | -29.0% |
Days on Market | 33 | 7.0% |
Demographics — Dartmouth, MA
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dartmouth, MA has a population of 21,500, which has decreased by -8.6% over the past 5 years. Dartmouth, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 33.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.4% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 21,500 | -8.6% |
% Under 18 | 15.2% | -3.2% |
% Seniors | 15.0% | -2.6% |
% WFH | 7.4% | 12.1% |
% w/ College Degree | 33.4% | 21.9% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dartmouth, MA is a predominantly white area, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dartmouth, MA is hispanic, making up 5.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 11.1% of the population in Dartmouth, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 12.6% 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 | 81.6% | -6.2% |
% Black | 3.9% | 0.0% |
% Hispanic | 5.6% | 93.1% |
% Asian | 3.0% | 3.4% |
% Foreign Born | 11.1% | -12.6% |
Mortgage and Risk — Dartmouth, MA
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 306 mortgage originations in Dartmouth, MA, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 46.0%, with 13.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Dartmouth, MA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 19.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 306 |
% Conventional Loans | 88.0% |
% Government Loans | 12.0% |
% Investor Loans | 1.0% |
% Second Loans | 0.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 19.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Dartmouth, MA
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Dartmouth, MA under the Section 8 program is 23.8%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Dartmouth, 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 | 362 |
Total Units Section 8 | 362 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 23.8% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 96.7% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | -$130 | $1,800 | $1,670 |
| 2 Bedroom | -$450 | $2,500 | $2,050 |
| 3 Bedroom | -$330 | $2,800 | $2,470 |
| 4 Bedroom | -$1,040 | $4,000 | $2,960 |
Affordability — Dartmouth, MA
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 5 |
| Median Home Price | $566,000 |
| Median Household Income | $97,700 |