Is Rochester, MA 02770 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Rochester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 56% of homes in Rochester, MA 02770 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 46%, homes sold more slowly (21 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $772,116. Overall, Rochester is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Plymouth County, homes here sell more slowly than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Rochester ranks #251 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hull 02045 (11% sold over asking) or Marion 02738 (13% sold over asking), while Monponsett 02350 (100% sold over asking) and East Wareham 02538 (69% sold over asking) are even more competitive.