The story of this market
The typical home in Dartmouth, Massachusetts sells for about $590,000, or $360 per square foot.
Homes take about 15 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,500 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.5%
MA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Dartmouth, Massachusetts
The Dartmouth housing market remains competitive with low inventory and stable pricing, reflecting strong demand for residential property in the area. While sales volume has seen a slight decline, the median price has held steady, driven by limited supply and the town's appeal to families and professionals. Market conditions are expected to remain stable as the town continues to balance growth with its established suburban character.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Dartmouth yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 46 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.09% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 7.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
The town's primary public high school, serving as a central community hub for athletics and events.
A major regional anchor institution that drives local economic activity and provides cultural and educational resources.
A significant regional park offering green space, walking paths, and recreational facilities that serve the broader community.
The primary commercial artery of the town, hosting a variety of retail, dining, and service businesses essential for daily life.
Dartmouth is well-suited for families seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to coastal amenities, as well as professionals and academics associated with the local university. It appeals to those who value a balance between semi-rural space and proximity to regional employment hubs in Southeastern Massachusetts.
The Dartmouth Public Schools district is the primary provider, generally regarded as providing a stable educational environment with consistent performance metrics. The district serves the town's diverse residential areas, balancing academic programming with extracurricular opportunities.
The town is served by a network of state routes, including Route 6, providing connectivity to the broader Southeastern Massachusetts region. Public transit options are limited, making personal vehicle ownership the primary mode of transportation for most residents.
Dartmouth offers a robust amenity base including extensive coastal access, public beaches, and conservation land for hiking and outdoor activities. The town also features local shopping districts and proximity to the cultural and recreational offerings of nearby New Bedford and Fall River.
The rental market in Dartmouth is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, influenced by the student population at UMass Dartmouth and local workforce needs. Vacancy rates remain low, and the market is primarily composed of single-family rentals and smaller multi-family units.
The economy is anchored by education, healthcare, and retail, with UMass Dartmouth serving as a primary employer. The town maintains a diverse land-use profile that includes significant agricultural and coastal tourism sectors.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of local commercial development, agricultural preservation, and the presence of UMass Dartmouth. Infrastructure improvements are ongoing to support residential growth while maintaining the town's semi-rural character.
Development planning focuses on balancing residential growth with the preservation of the town's rural and coastal character. Recent efforts include infrastructure upgrades along major commercial corridors to support sustainable economic development.
The town is served by the Dartmouth Public Schools district and various regional utility and water quality advisory committees. Special districts are primarily focused on municipal services and environmental management.
Dartmouth generally maintains a lower crime rate compared to larger urban centers in Bristol County, with public safety efforts focused on community policing and regional cooperation. Reported trends remain stable, reflecting its character as a suburban and semi-rural residential community.
As a coastal town, Dartmouth faces exposure to storm surge and wind events, particularly in its southern waterfront areas. Property owners in designated flood zones are typically required to carry flood insurance, and the town participates in regional hazard mitigation planning.
Property insurance in Dartmouth is influenced by its coastal location, with premiums reflecting risk assessments for wind and flood exposure. Market health remains stable, though homeowners in high-risk zones face higher costs.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.