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Nahant, Massachusetts real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Nahant, MA (Essex County) — Census median home value $686,000, county listing prices down about 2.7% over the past year.
Nahant, MA is in Essex County, Massachusetts — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,328, with a median household income of $111,004. Census data puts Nahant's median home value at $686,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Essex County's current median listing price runs $772,450, down about 2.7% over the past year.
At a glance
Nahant market snapshot
Population
3,328
Median Household Income
$111,004
Median Home Value (city)
$686,000
Median Listing Price (Essex County)
$772,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,790/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.7%
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What makes Nahant different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Nahant's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $686,000. Separately, Essex County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $772,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Essex County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.84% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Nahant has an estimated population of 3,328 and a median household income of $111,004, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Nahant's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nahant FAQ
What are home values like in Nahant, MA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Nahant's median home value at $686,000. Essex County's current median listing price runs $772,450, down about 2.7% over the past year.
What is the population of Nahant, MA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Nahant's population at approximately 3,328.
What's the median rent in Nahant, MA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Nahant at approximately $1,790 per month.
What is the median household income in Nahant, MA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Nahant at approximately $111,004.
Is the Nahant housing market growing?
Essex County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.84% annual change in 2025.
Is Nahant, MA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Nahant's median home value at about 6.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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