Market Report
Norfolk County, MA Housing Market
Population: 730,082 (2024 ACS estimate). 1,189 housing units permitted in the last 12 months.
Growth & Supply
Population
730,082
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003) — Norfolk County
Median Household Income
$131K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013) — Norfolk County
Renter-Occupied Homes
31.3%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003) — Norfolk County
Migration — Norfolk County
Avg income of movers (latest year): in $114K · out $130K
IRS Statistics of Income, County-to-County Migration Data (through 2023)
Unemployment Rate — Norfolk County
Most recent month is preliminary and subject to revision
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (through Jun '26)
New Construction Permits — Norfolk County
1,189 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+21% vs the prior 12 months) — 706 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)