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 | |
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1. | Nantucket County | 56 |
2. | Dukes County | 60 |
3. | Suffolk County | 63 |
4. | Essex County | 74 |
5. | Middlesex County | 80 |
6. | Norfolk County | 85 |
7. | Berkshire County | 89 |
8. | Bristol County | 89 |
9. | Franklin County | 90 |
10. | Barnstable County | 92 |
11. | Plymouth County | 94 |
12. | Worcester County | 97 |
13. | Hampshire County | 99 |
14. | Hampden County | 100 |