Market Report
Middlesex County, MA Housing Market
Population: 1,638,365 (2024 ACS estimate). 2,876 housing units permitted in the last 12 months.
Growth & Supply
Population
1,638,365
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003) — Middlesex County
Median Household Income
$131K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013) — Middlesex County
Renter-Occupied Homes
38.7%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003) — Middlesex County
Migration — Middlesex County
Avg income of movers (latest year): in $107K · out $126K
IRS Statistics of Income, County-to-County Migration Data (through 2023)
Unemployment Rate — Middlesex County
Most recent month is preliminary and subject to revision
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (through Sep '26)
New Construction Permits — Middlesex County
2,876 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+15% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,887 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Aug '26)