Ashland, MA 01721 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Ashland, MA—01721

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$655,000

2.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$127,000

4.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

120.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.6%

Median Rent

$2,930

5.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,390

8.5% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,100

0.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,200

26.7% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Ashland, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Ashland, MA is $655,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.7%. This indicates that home prices in Ashland, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$655,000	2.7%
Single Family	$737,000	1.5%
Condos	$563,000	4.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Ashland, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Ashland, MA is $2,900, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Ashland, MA is studios: $1,800, 1-bedrooms: $2,380, 2-bedrooms: $3,070, 3-bedrooms: $3,300, 4-bedrooms: $4,500. The most common rental property sizes in Ashland, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 56.3% and 27.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,930	$2,900
Studio Rent	$1,800	$1,800
1 Bed Rent	$2,390	$2,380
2 Bed Rent	$3,100	$3,070
3 Bed Rent	$3,200	$3,300
4 Bed Rent	$4,500	$4,500

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.4%

1 Bedroom

27.4%

2 Bedrooms

56.3%

3 Bedrooms

8.6%

4 Bedrooms

3.3%

Property Listings — Ashland, MA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ashland, MA is 44. This is a increase of 129.0% 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 52.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$600,000	-14.0%
Listing Count	20	106.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.1%	106.0%
Days on Market	71	120.0%

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Demographics — Ashland, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ashland, MA has a population of 18,700, which has increased by 6.4% over the past 5 years. Ashland, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.6% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 59.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 20.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	18,700	6.4%
% Under 18	18.6%	-19.1%
% Seniors	17.3%	16.9%
% WFH	20.9%	344.7%
% w/ College Degree	59.5%	-1.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ashland, MA is a predominantly white area, with 66.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 15.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Ashland, MA is asian, making up 15.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 21.9% of the population in Ashland, MA, and this percentage has increased by 2.8% 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	66.0%	-15.5%
% Black	5.3%	96.3%
% Hispanic	7.6%	7.0%
% Asian	15.0%	45.6%
% Foreign Born	21.9%	2.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Ashland, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 309 mortgage originations in Ashland, MA, of which 96.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 12.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Ashland, MA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	309
% Conventional Loans	96.0%
% Government Loans	4.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Ashland, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Ashland, MA under the Section 8 program is 16.0%. 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. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Ashland, MA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	293
Total Units Section 8	293
% Rentals under Section 8	16.0%
% Occupied Section 8	94.7%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$260	$2,390	$2,650
2 Bedroom	$40	$3,100	$3,140
3 Bedroom	$580	$3,200	$3,780
4 Bedroom	-$340	$4,500	$4,160

Ashland, MA—01721

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ashland, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ashland, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ashland, MA

Demographics — Ashland, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ashland, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ashland, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ashland, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ashland, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.4
Median Home Price	$655,000
Median Household Income	$127,000

Ashland, MA—01721

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ashland, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ashland, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ashland, MA

Demographics — Ashland, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ashland, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ashland, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ashland, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ashland, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Framingham, MA

Fayville, MA

Holliston, MA

Framingham, MA

Southborough, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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