Dalton, MA 01226 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Dalton, MA—01226

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$336,000

3.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$81,200

35.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

12.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.0%

Median Rent

$1,950

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,500

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,950

N/A

Home Price Trends — Dalton, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Dalton, MA is $336,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.3%. This indicates that home prices in Dalton, 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	$336,000	3.3%
Single Family	$335,000	3.4%
Condos	$509,000	4.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dalton, MA

Dalton, MA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,950	$2,490
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,750
3 Bed Rent	$1,950	$3,220
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

12.4%

1 Bedroom

33.5%

2 Bedrooms

29.0%

3 Bedrooms

16.5%

4 Bedrooms

6.5%

5+ Bedrooms

2.0%

Property Listings — Dalton, MA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dalton, MA is 54. This is a increase of 23.0% 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	$367,000	-8.0%
Listing Count	20	35.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	35.0%
Days on Market	56	12.0%

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Demographics — Dalton, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dalton, MA has a population of 6,300, which has decreased by -7.0% over the past 5 years. Dalton, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 40.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	6,300	-7.0%
% Under 18	20.0%	17.0%
% Seniors	24.9%	18.6%
% WFH	9.6%	1.1%
% w/ College Degree	40.4%	15.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dalton, MA is a predominantly white area, with 94.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dalton, MA is hispanic, making up 3.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.5% of the population in Dalton, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 10.3% 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	94.4%	1.7%
% Black	0.6%	200.0%
% Hispanic	3.1%	-20.5%
% Asian	0.7%	-61.1%
% Foreign Born	3.5%	-10.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dalton, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 135 mortgage originations in Dalton, MA, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 47.0%, with 12.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Dalton, MA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	135
% Conventional Loans	91.0%
% Government Loans	9.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dalton, MA

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	87
Total Units Section 8	87
% Rentals under Section 8	12.4%
% Occupied Section 8	96.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,150
2 Bedroom	-$30	$1,500	$1,470
3 Bedroom	-$60	$1,950	$1,890
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,160

Dalton, MA—01226

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dalton, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dalton, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dalton, MA

Demographics — Dalton, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dalton, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dalton, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dalton, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dalton, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.6
Median Home Price	$336,000
Median Household Income	$81,200

Dalton, MA—01226

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dalton, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dalton, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dalton, MA

Demographics — Dalton, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dalton, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dalton, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dalton, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dalton, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Lanesboro, MA

Cheshire, MA

Hinsdale, MA

Windsor, MA

Lanesboro, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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