Hanson, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,002 Population 1,088/sq mi density
$115,109 Median Income $45,497 per capita
$490,700 Home Value $620,723 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
121 Violent Crime/100K 214 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$115,109 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$490,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$490,700
74% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
53% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
767
Median year built: 1967

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$490,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$620,723
Redfin Median Sale
$600,000
Median Sale Price
$600,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

100.0%
Owner-Occupied
0.0%
Renter-Occupied
100%
0%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$600,000
Median Days on Market
15 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
100.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$303
Active Inventory
1
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
33.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
100.0%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$490,700
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$620,723
Redfin Median Sale$600,000
Median Sale Price$600,000
Price Per Sq Ft$303

Rent

FMR Studio$1,727
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,822
FMR 2-Bedroom$2,300
FMR 3-Bedroom$2,858
FMR 4-Bedroom$3,232

Market

Days on Market15
Sale-to-List Ratio1.1%
Price Drops100.0%
Homes Sold1
Active Inventory1
Price Per Sq Ft$303

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Homeownership Rate100.0%
Total Housing Units767
Median Year Built1967
Rent Burden33.0%