The story of this market
The typical home in Montague, Massachusetts sells for about $341,500, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.5%
MA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Montague, Massachusetts
The Montague housing market remains stable with low inventory and steady demand, reflecting its status as a desirable, affordable alternative to larger regional hubs. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply and consistent interest from local buyers. Market conditions are currently balanced, with no significant volatility expected in the near term.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Montague yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 4 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 4.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.18% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 12.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Central Rock Gym - Hadley4.713.6 mi
- Pioneer Valley Indoor Karting4.612.7 mi
- FunHub Action Park4.412.4 mi
- Cummington Fair4.519.3 mi
- DementedFX4.623.7 mi
- Mullins Center4.610.1 mi
- Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory4.84 mi
- Academy of Music4.715.9 mi
- Franklin County Fairgrounds4.64.9 mi
- McCray's Country Creamery4.419.9 mi
- Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory4.84 mi
- The Montague Bookmill4.80.2 mi
- Cinemark at Hampshire Mall and XD4.412.4 mi
- Bridge of Flowers4.811.5 mi
- The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art4.614.8 mi
- Amherst College4.311.4 mi
- The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art4.614.8 mi
- Emily Dickinson Museum4.811.1 mi
- Smith College Museum of Art4.715.9 mi
- Children's Museum at Holyoke4.723.1 mi
- Look Memorial Park4.715.3 mi
- The Botanic Garden of Smith College4.815.9 mi
- DAR State Forest4.714.5 mi
- Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation4.85.5 mi
- Groff Park4.712.3 mi
- Oxbow Marina4.417.6 mi
- Brunelle's Marina4.419.2 mi
- Crumpin-Fox Club : 18 Hole Golf Course Bernardston, MA4.610 mi
- Northampton Country Club4.615.5 mi
- Northfield Golf Club4.712.4 mi
- Country Club of Greenfield4.36.5 mi
- Atkins Farms Country Market4.714.9 mi
- Big Y4.311.6 mi
- Hampshire Mall412.4 mi
- Big Y4.414.5 mi
- Thornes Marketplace4.515.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A historic former trolley bridge converted into a floral garden, serving as a major regional tourist attraction and community pride point.
Provides extensive opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and scenic recreation, significantly enhancing the quality of life for local residents.
A large state forest offering extensive hiking, camping, and nature observation, serving as a primary outdoor amenity for the region.
A concentrated area of local businesses and historic architecture that serves as the social and economic heart of the community.
Montague is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation. It attracts commuters working in the nearby academic and medical hubs of the Pioneer Valley, as well as those looking for more affordable housing options compared to larger Massachusetts cities.
The town is served by the Gill-Montague Regional School District, which provides a range of public education services. Schools in the district are generally characterized by small class sizes and a focus on community integration, though performance metrics vary by campus.
The town is served by local road networks connecting to major regional highways, with limited public transit options. Commuting is primarily by private vehicle, with most residents traveling to nearby employment centers.
Montague offers significant outdoor recreation, including access to the Connecticut and Deerfield Rivers for fishing and boating. The town features several public parks, hiking trails, and a historic village center that serves as a local hub for dining and community events.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand, particularly for multi-family units in the village centers. Vacancy rates remain low, and the presence of the Montague Housing Authority provides essential support for low-income residents.
The local economy is anchored by small businesses, regional services, and proximity to the academic institutions of the Pioneer Valley. It maintains a stable, slow-growth trajectory focused on local sustainability.
Economic momentum is driven by small-scale local businesses, regional education, and healthcare sectors in the surrounding Pioneer Valley. Infrastructure development is focused on maintaining historic village centers and improving local connectivity rather than large-scale corporate expansion.
Development planning is currently focused on the preservation of historic village character and the revitalization of existing commercial infrastructure. No major large-scale corporate or infrastructure projects are currently under construction.
Parcels in Montague are subject to the Gill-Montague Regional School District and standard municipal utility districts. There are no significant MUD or PID structures common in other states.
Montague experiences crime rates generally consistent with rural Franklin County, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains a community-oriented approach, and the area is considered safe relative to larger urban centers in the Pioneer Valley.
The town is situated along the Connecticut and Deerfield Rivers, presenting localized flood risks in low-lying areas near the water. Residents typically manage these risks through standard insurance policies and local zoning regulations, with no extreme wildfire or wind exposure reported.
Property insurance markets are stable, though premiums reflect the regional risk of flood and winter weather events. Market health is considered standard for rural Massachusetts.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and Data Commons.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.