Is Amherst, MA 01002 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Amherst housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 45% of homes in Amherst, MA 01002 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 78 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 40%, homes sold faster (24 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $550,762. Overall, Amherst is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Hampshire County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 52%. On our competition score, Amherst ranks #231 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 78 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at West Chesterfield 01084 (0% sold over asking) or Plainfield 01070 (0% sold over asking), while West Hatfield 01088 (100% sold over asking) and Hadley 01035 (72% sold over asking) are even more competitive.