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CommunityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.MassachusettsStrong seller's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Strong seller's market · 84
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$950K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
4
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$659K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2025 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.185
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$659K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,783 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1931
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.59%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.40%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.59%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.84%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.4.9%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.43%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.4 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.22
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,724
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.254 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$174K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all communitys nationally.

How Devens compares

By median home value, Devens is the 3rd most expensive of 26 communities in Worcester County, and its typical home is worth more than 79% of all homes in Worcester County.

Home values in Devens

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$296K$904K
communities in Worcester County ranked by median home value
#Worcester CountyMedian valueHomes
1Northborough$692K4,998
2Westborough$690K5,697
3Devens$659K185
4Upton$626K2,793
5Milford$542K8,863
6Lunenburg$530K4,281
7Rutland$528K3,355
8Fiskdale$515K1,058
9Hopedale$491K2,068
10Sturbridge$490K2,485
11Petersham$463K552
12Whitinsville$461K3,177
13Clinton$461K4,389
14Webster$437K5,375
15West Brookfield$436K1,660
16Brookfield$431K1,108
17Spencer$426K3,927
18Oxford$422K3,741
19East Brookfield$421K902
20Barre$416K1,777
21North Brookfield$389K1,693
22Baldwinville$388K909
23Winchendon$385K3,357
24Warren$354K1,043

26 communities in Worcester County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Devens market

What is the median home price in Devens, MA?

The median sale price in Devens, MA is $950,000 (data through October 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Devens, MA each year?

4 homes sold in Devens, MA over the last 12 months (data through October 2025). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Devens, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Devens, MA is currently a strong seller's market, scoring 84 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through October 2025). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Devens, MA?

Devens, MA contains 185 residential properties, with a median of 1,783 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1931. The median TopHap Estimate is $659K.

How does Devens, MA compare to the rest of Worcester County?

By median home value, Devens, MA is the 3rd most expensive of 26 communities in Worcester County. Its typical home is worth more than 79% of all homes in Worcester County. Westborough ranks just above it and Upton just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Devens, MA?

84% of homes in Devens, MA are owner-occupied. 5% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Devens, MA hold?

59% of mortgaged homes in Devens, MA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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