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New Bedford, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Dukes County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
100,731
Population
5,037/sq mi density
$56,025
Median Income
$30,475 per capita
$324,400
Home Value
$428,272 Zillow
$1,085
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
265 sunny days/yr
664
Violent Crime/100K
2,248 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,025 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$324,400 home value, $1,085/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
664 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$324,400
15% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,085/mo
7% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
40.0%
39% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
44,392
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$324,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$428,272
Median Sale Price
$459,450
Median List Price
$500,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
40.0%
Owner-Occupied
60.0%
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:
$1,085/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,969/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
25 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
28
Price Drops
14.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$247
Active Inventory
82
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
40.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $324,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $428,272 |
| Median Sale Price | $459,450 |
| Median List Price | $500,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $247 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,085 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,969 |
| 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 | 25 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.6% |
| Homes Sold | 28 |
| Active Inventory | 82 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $247 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 40.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 44,392 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 30.3% |