Shrewsbury, MA 01545 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Shrewsbury, MA—01545

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$677,000

2.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$136,000

28.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

4.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.8%

Median Rent

$2,380

0.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,150

3.3% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,700

0.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,500

3.3% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Shrewsbury, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Shrewsbury, MA is $677,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.3%. This indicates that home prices in Shrewsbury, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$677,000	2.3%
Single Family	$720,000	2.4%
Condos	$459,000	4.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Shrewsbury, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Shrewsbury, MA is $2,530, with a year-over-year rent change of -0.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Shrewsbury, MA is studios: $1,950, 1-bedrooms: $2,200, 2-bedrooms: $2,700, 3-bedrooms: $3,480, 4-bedrooms: $4,530. The most common rental property sizes in Shrewsbury, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 39.2% and 35.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,380	$2,530
Studio Rent	$1,920	$1,950
1 Bed Rent	$2,150	$2,200
2 Bed Rent	$2,700	$2,700
3 Bed Rent	$3,500	$3,480
4 Bed Rent	$3,800	$4,530

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.0%

1 Bedroom

35.0%

2 Bedrooms

39.2%

3 Bedrooms

17.4%

4 Bedrooms

1.7%

5+ Bedrooms

1.7%

Property Listings — Shrewsbury, MA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Shrewsbury, MA is 38. This is a decrease of -2.0% 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 41.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$700,000	1.0%
Listing Count	49	5.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.1%	5.0%
Days on Market	53	-4.0%

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Demographics — Shrewsbury, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Shrewsbury, MA has a population of 38,400, which has increased by 4.8% over the past 5 years. Shrewsbury, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 65.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 23.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	38,400	4.8%
% Under 18	22.7%	-5.0%
% Seniors	15.7%	-3.7%
% WFH	23.7%	383.7%
% w/ College Degree	65.6%	12.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Shrewsbury, MA is a predominantly white area, with 62.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Shrewsbury, MA is asian, making up 23.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 26.7% of the population in Shrewsbury, MA, and this percentage has increased by 15.1% 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	62.8%	-9.8%
% Black	3.1%	0.0%
% Hispanic	4.7%	-9.6%
% Asian	23.6%	26.2%
% Foreign Born	26.7%	15.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Shrewsbury, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 615 mortgage originations in Shrewsbury, MA, of which 97.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 52.0%, with 9.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Shrewsbury, MA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	615
% Conventional Loans	97.0%
% Government Loans	3.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Shrewsbury, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Shrewsbury, MA under the Section 8 program is 2.0%. 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 Shrewsbury, 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	183
Total Units Section 8	84
% Rentals under Section 8	2.0%
% Occupied Section 8	98.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$190	$2,150	$1,960
2 Bedroom	-$170	$2,700	$2,530
3 Bedroom	-$410	$3,500	$3,090
4 Bedroom	-$400	$3,800	$3,400

Shrewsbury, MA—01545

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Shrewsbury, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Shrewsbury, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Shrewsbury, MA

Demographics — Shrewsbury, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Shrewsbury, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Shrewsbury, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Shrewsbury, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Shrewsbury, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.2
Median Home Price	$677,000
Median Household Income	$136,000

Shrewsbury, MA—01545

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Shrewsbury, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Shrewsbury, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Shrewsbury, MA

Demographics — Shrewsbury, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Shrewsbury, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Shrewsbury, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Shrewsbury, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Shrewsbury, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Grafton, MA

Worcester, MA

Boylston, MA

Worcester, MA

Northborough, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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