Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Pittsfield, MA metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Pittsfield, MA metro area's all-transactions index changed +6.3% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.2% for Massachusetts and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 53rd of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +6.3%
- 5-year change
- +55.4%
- Since Q1 1995
- +309%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 53rd
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Pittsfield, MA vs Massachusetts and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Pittsfield, MA: 408.9
- Massachusetts: 471.6
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | MA | U.S. | Gap vs MA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +6.3% | +3.2% | +3.0% | +3.2 pts | +3.3 pts |
| 3 years | +27.1% | +16.1% | +12.9% | +11.1 pts | +14.3 pts |
| 5 years | +55.4% | +41.9% | +41.3% | +13.5 pts | +14.1 pts |
| 10 years | +107% | +91.9% | +93.3% | +15.3 pts | +13.9 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +309% | +372% | +292% | −62.6 pts | +17.4 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Pittsfield, MA area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 012 · Pittsfield, MA area | MA | +6.3% | +55.4% | +309% | 100% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Pittsfield, MA area
Pittsfield, MA area's index peaked in Q1 2007, fell 11.7% to its low in Q4 2013, and regained its peak in Q3 2019, about 12.5 years after the top. Today it sits +84.6% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2007 | Q4 2013 | -11.7% | Q3 2019 (12.5 yrs) | +84.6% |
| MA | Q1 2006 | Q2 2012 | -17.6% | Q2 2017 (11.2 yrs) | +84.2% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Pittsfield, MA area's index has changed +84.7% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | MA after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +2.4% | -0.7% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +15.8% | +5.7% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +25.3% | +14.4% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +49.0% | +38.0% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +84.7% | +113% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Pittsfield, MA area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +282% | $1,145,462 |
| Q2 2000 | +233% | $1,000,155 |
| Q2 2005 | +105% | $615,735 |
| Q2 2010 | +98.1% | $594,202 |
| Q2 2015 | +103% | $607,803 |
| Q2 2020 | +78.4% | $535,295 |
| Q2 2021 | +55.4% | $466,070 |
| Q2 2023 | +27.2% | $381,453 |
| Q2 2025 | +6.3% | $318,970 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Pittsfield, MA area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Pittsfield, MA metro area shows changes of +6.3% over one year, +55.4% over five years, and +107% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +309% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Pittsfield, MA area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +3.3 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +14.1 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.