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)

Needham market Milton market Dedham market Wellesley market Brookline market

Thinking about Norfolk County, MA?