In April 2025, Amherst, MA ranks third in the hottest housing markets according to Realtor.com. The Northeast and Midwest dominate the rankings, with only 8.6% of homes experiencing price reductions. Manchester-Nashua, NH and Springfield, MA are tied for first, highlighting New England's rising real estate impact. Amherst boasts a median listing price of $518,700 and receives 3.5 times more views per listing than the national average despite a 7.5% year-over-year price drop. Homes there typically spend around 26.8 days on the market, underscoring strong ongoing demand and strategic location near Boston.
"Buyers in the country's hottest markets face relatively fierce competition from other buyers," notes Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com.
"Affordable Midwest markets and well-located Northeast markets continue to see strong buyer demand relative to the rest of the country," explains Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com.
The proximity of the New England towns to Boston makes it an attractive region for homebuyers.
Amherst, which ranks third on the list with a median listing price of $518,700, stands out as having 3.5 times the number of views per listing compared to the national average.
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