Is Dalton, MA 01226 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dalton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 57% of homes in Dalton, MA 01226 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 31 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 62%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $339,853. Overall, Dalton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Berkshire County, homes here sell faster than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 96%. On our competition score, Dalton ranks #211 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 81 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Drury 01343 (0% sold over asking) or Stockbridge 01262 (0% sold over asking), while South Lee 01260 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.