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Monson Center, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,794
Population
534/sq mi density
$58,603
Median Income
$37,461 per capita
$279,500
Home Value
$462,977 Zillow
$770
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
76
Violent Crime/100K
1,032 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,603 median income, 10.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$279,500 home value, $770/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$279,500
1% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
873
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$279,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$462,977
Median Sale Price
$328,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.8%
Owner-Occupied
40.2%
Renter-Occupied
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
Census median rent:
$770/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
17 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$255
Active Inventory
4
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $279,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $462,977 |
| Median Sale Price | $328,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $255 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $770 |
| 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 Market | 17 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $255 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 873 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 32.6% |