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Dudley, MA—01571

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$449,000
2.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$85,200
26.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
45
5.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.8%
Median Rent
$1,800
15.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,480
25.8% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$1,900
9.1% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Dudley, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Dudley, MA is $449,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.3%. This indicates that home prices in Dudley, 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 TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$449,0002.3%
Single Family $455,0002.2%
Condos $214,0001.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $244,000
    1.7%
    2 Bed
    		$362,0001.1%
    3 Bed
    		$447,0002.1%
    4 Bed
    		$537,0002.5%
    5 Bed $547,8651.8%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.1%
    1 Bedroom
    8.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    28.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    42.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    17.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.9%

    Rental Trends — Dudley, MA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dudley, MA is $1,800, with a year-over-year rent change of 15.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dudley, MA is 1-bedrooms: $1,510, 3-bedrooms: $2,000. The most common rental property sizes in Dudley, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 51.8% and 26.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,800$1,800
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,480$1,510
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent $1,900$2,000
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    26.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    51.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    13.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.7%

    Property Listings — Dudley, MA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dudley, MA is 30. This is a increase of 17.0% 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 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$606,000-4.0%
    Listing Count
    		1536.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%36.0%
    Days on Market
    		455.0%
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    Demographics — Dudley, MA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dudley, MA has a population of 11,900, which has increased by 1.7% over the past 5 years. Dudley, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		11,9001.7%
    % Under 18
    		21.1%-0.5%
    % Seniors
    		16.2%19.1%
    % WFH
    		6.0%9.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		24.9%-18.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dudley, MA is a predominantly white area, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dudley, MA is black, making up 4.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.3% of the population in Dudley, MA, and this percentage has increased by 1.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		84.9%-6.9%
    % Black
    		4.7%135.0%
    % Hispanic
    		3.7%32.1%
    % Asian
    		2.9%7.4%
    % Foreign Born
    		7.3%1.4%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Dudley, MA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 223 mortgage originations in Dudley, MA, of which 82.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 61.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Dudley, MA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		223
    % Conventional Loans
    		82.0%
    % Government Loans
    		18.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		14.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Dudley, MA

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

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		34
    Total Units Section 8
    		34
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		2.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		92.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$260$1,480$1,220
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,570
    3 Bedroom$20$1,900$1,920
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$2,110

    Affordability — Dudley, MA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.5
    Median Home Price$449,000
    Median Household Income$85,200

    Dudley, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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