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. | Nantucket County | 43 |
2. | Dukes County | 45 |
3. | Suffolk County | 50 |
4. | Essex County | 59 |
5. | Barnstable County | 60 |
6. | Middlesex County | 65 |
7. | Bristol County | 67 |
8. | Norfolk County | 69 |
9. | Plymouth County | 73 |
10. | Hampshire County | 76 |
11. | Berkshire County | 76 |
12. | Franklin County | 76 |
13. | Hampden County | 77 |
14. | Worcester County | 78 |