ReAlpha says North Adams has Massachusetts’ lowest median home price at $245K in 2026 affordability study

• ReAlpha Tech Corp. flagged persistent Massachusetts housing unaffordability in Q2 2026, with Boston-area home prices averaging above $750K-$800K.
• Statewide median home price estimated at $635K, with Boston rent near $2,900 a month, reflecting tight inventory pressure.
• Western and Central Massachusetts remained the lowest-cost corridors, with North Adams at a $245K median home price, rent about $1,000.
• Springfield, Pittsfield, Chicopee, Holyoke clustered near $298K-$309K median prices, with rents about $1,050-$1,350, widening the affordability gap.
• Mortgage rates in the mid-6% range lifted payments, with a $350,000 purchase at 6.1% estimated near $2,150 monthly, income about $75,000.

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