Massachusetts Gazetteer
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Worcester County | 78 |
| 2. | Hampden County | 77 |
| 3. | Hampshire County | 76 |
| 4. | Berkshire County | 76 |
| 5. | Franklin County | 76 |
| 6. | Plymouth County | 73 |
| 7. | Norfolk County | 69 |
| 8. | Bristol County | 67 |
| 9. | Middlesex County | 65 |
| 10. | Barnstable County | 60 |
| 11. | Essex County | 59 |
| 12. | Suffolk County | 50 |
| 13. | Dukes County | 45 |
| 14. | Nantucket County | 43 |
