Plymouth County, MA Housing Market Update: August 2026

Key Takeaways Plymouth County home prices surged 6.5% year over year to $702,648 in August—the second-strongest gain among Greater Boston’s core counties—as the South Shore continued to attract buyers priced out of more expensive suburbs. Sales rose 5% year over year while pending sales held flat, suggesting demand fundamentals remain solid even as inventory expanded 15% and months of supply climbed to 2.2. Nearly 48% of homes sold above list price and the median time on market was 26 days, reflecting a market where sellers retain meaningful leverage despite rising supply. Plymouth County, MA Housing Market Snapshot Median Sale Price Pending Sales Active Listings Days on Market Sold Above List $702,648 (+6.5% YoY) 618 (+0.2% YoY) 1,953 (+14.7% YoY) 26 days (+4 days YoY) 48.1% (-0.6 ppt YoY) Plymouth County continued its run as one of Greater Boston’s most dynamic markets in August. Prices surged at more than triple the national rate, sales volume grew while most surrounding counties saw declines, and nearly half of all homes sold above asking. The South Shore’s relative affordability—at $703,000, the lowest median among the four counties profiled here—continued to draw buyers migra...