Hingham, MA Real Estate Market Report — September 2026 | What the Data Shows Right Now

Published September 18, 2026 | Single-family sales data, January 1–September 18, 2026 (year-to-date) with five-year and quarterly comparisons | By Charles King, Charles King Group, Real Broker MA, LLC

Hingham's single-family market has closed 158 homes so far in 2026, with an average sale price of $1,820,229 — up more than 10% from this point last year, even though the number of transactions is down slightly. "The story in Hingham right now isn't that the market slowed down," says Charles King, founder of the Charles King Group and a lifelong Hingham resident who has sold real estate in this market since 2012. "It's that fewer homes are trading, and the ones that are trading are commanding a premium. That's a different market than 2022, and sellers and buyers both need to understand the difference."

This report pulls from three MLSPIN data sets — a five-year annual trend (2022–2026), a quarter-by-quarter comparison of 2025 vs. 2026, and a year-over-year snapshot as of September 18 — to give a full picture of where Hingham stands heading into fall.

What Are Homes Selling For in Hingham Right Now?

• Average sale price (YTD 2026): $1,820,229 — up 10.12% from $1,652,912 at this point in 2025
• Average sale price per square foot: $591.34 — up 6.88% year-over-year
• Average days on market: 44 — up from 39 in 2025
• Homes sold as % of original list price: averaging just above full ask, with the list-to-sale ratio climbing to 101.38% from 99.72% a year ago
• Closed units YTD: 158, down 3.66% from 164 in 2025
• Active listing inventory (as of Sept. 18): 44 homes, averaging $2,506,886 in list price

Source: MLSPIN, January 1–September 18, 2026

What it means: Hingham is selling fewer homes at higher prices. When sale price rises while volume falls, it usually signals one of two things — a genuine appreciation trend, or a shift in the mix of what's actually closing (more higher-end transactions, fewer entry-level ones). Given that price-per-square-foot is also up nearly 7%, King reads this as real appreciation layered on top of a mix shift, not just a statistical artifact.

What it means: Since 2022, Hingham's average sale price has climbed roughly 31%, or about 7% annually — a steady compounding gain, not a spike. But look at days on market: it's nearly doubled, from 23 days in 2022 to 44 today. "2022 was an anomaly — homes were gone in three weeks because rates were near zero and buyers had no time to think," King says. "What we're in now is a more normal Hingham market. Well-priced homes still move fast. Overpriced ones sit, and 44 days is the blended average of both.

Q3 2026 is a partial quarter, reported through September 18. Q4 2026 has not yet occurred and is not yet reflected in this report. Source: MLSPIN.

What it means: Q1 2026's average sale price jump to $2.15 million looks dramatic, but with only 31 closings, a handful of high-end sales can swing the average significantly — this is a small-sample effect, not a market-wide repricing. Q2 and Q3 2026 tell the more reliable story: sales volume is essentially flat versus 2025 (60 vs. 58, and 67 vs. 70), with prices up modestly and — notably — days on market actually improving in Q3 (33 days vs. 42 last year). "Q3 is where I'd point anyone who wants the real read on this market," King notes. "Volume is stable, pricing power is intact, and homes are moving faster than they were a year ago."

What Stands Out in Hingham's 2026 Numbers — and What It Means

Inventory is aging at the top of the market. Active listings today carry an average list price of $2,506,886 — well above the $1.82 million average sale price for homes that actually closed. That gap, combined with active inventory sitting for an average of 97 days (up from 81 last year, a 19.75% increase), points to softness concentrated in higher-priced listings rather than across the board. What it means: if you're listing above $2 million in Hingham right now, expect a longer runway and more disciplined pricing to matter more than it did a year ago.

Sellers are pricing more accurately. The number of listings requiring a price change dropped to 57 from 65 year-over-year, a 12.31% decline. What it means: sellers working with data-informed pricing from day one are avoiding the stigma and lost momentum that come with a public price cut.

Homes that are priced right are still going over asking. The average sale-to-list ratio climbed to 101.38% from 99.72% — meaning the typical Hingham home sold this year closed above its final list price. What it means: well-positioned listings are still generating competition, even in a market that's cooled from 2022's frenzy.

Absorption has softened slightly, but this remains a seller's market. Months supply of inventory ticked up to 2.42 from 2.31, and the absorption rate dipped to 41.29% from 43.33%. Anything under roughly four months of supply still favors sellers. What it means: Hingham hasn't flipped to a buyer's market — it's normalized from an extreme seller's market to a more moderate one.

What This Means for Sellers in Hingham

If you're selling in Hingham this fall, the data supports a confident but precise pricing strategy. Homes priced accurately from the outset are avoiding reductions and closing above asking — the 101.38% list-to-sale ratio proves the demand is there for the right listing. Where sellers need to be more careful is at the top of the market: if your home is likely to list above $2 million, budget for a longer marketing period (inventory in that range is averaging 97 days) and lean harder on staging, photography, and pricing precision than you might have in 2022 or 2023. "The sellers doing best right now are the ones who price to the current data, not to what their neighbor got two years ago," King says.

What This Means for Buyers in Hingham

Buyers have slightly more room to negotiate than they did a year ago — months supply is up, absorption is down modestly, and top-end inventory is sitting longer. But this is not a buyer's market by any conventional measure: with fewer than three months of supply and homes still selling above asking on average, well-priced listings are still moving with competition. Buyers should come pre-approved and ready to act on properties priced appropriately for their condition and location, while recognizing that higher-priced listings that have lingered may offer more genuine negotiating leverage.

September 2026 Outlook

Expect Hingham's fourth quarter to mirror the pattern set in Q2 and Q3: steady transaction volume, continued price appreciation in the mid-single digits, and a market that rewards sellers who price to the data and buyers who move decisively on well-positioned homes. The wildcard remains the top of the market, where rising days on market suggest buyers are exercising more discipline on $2 million-plus listings. If you're weighing a move in Hingham before year-end, now is the time to talk through what these numbers mean for your specific situation — reach out to Charles King directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home price in Hingham, MA right now?

The average single-family sale price in Hingham is $1,820,229 year-to-date through September 18, 2026, up 10.12% from $1,652,912 over the same period in 2025. Source: MLSPIN, January–September 2026.

How long are homes taking to sell in Hingham?

Homes that closed in 2026 spent an average of 44 days on market, up from 39 days in 2025. Active listings currently on the market are averaging 97 days, a sharper increase reflecting slower movement at higher price points. Source: MLSPIN, year-to-date through September 18, 2026.

Is Hingham still a seller's market in 2026?

Yes, though it has moderated from prior years. Months supply of inventory sits at 2.42, and the approximate absorption rate is 41.29% — both figures still favor sellers, but represent a slight easing from 2025's 2.31 months supply and 43.33% absorption rate. Source: MLSPIN, as of September 18, 2026.

How many homes have sold in Hingham this year?

158 single-family homes have closed in Hingham year-to-date through September 18, 2026, compared to 164 over the same period in 2025, a 3.66% decline in transaction volume. Source: MLSPIN.

Are Hingham home prices going up or down in 2026?

Prices are up. Average price per square foot reached $591.34, a 6.88% increase year-over-year, and average sale price rose 10.12% to $1,820,229. Source: MLSPIN, January–September 2026.

How much inventory is available in Hingham right now?

As of September 18, 2026, there are 44 active single-family listings in Hingham, averaging $2,506,886 in list price and 97 days on market — both signals that current inventory skews toward the higher end of the market. Source: MLSPIN, September 18, 2026.

Is it a good time to sell a home in Hingham?

For well-priced homes, yes. The average sale-to-list price ratio is 101.38% year-to-date, meaning the typical home sold above its final asking price. Sellers with realistic pricing are also making fewer price reductions than a year ago, down 12.31%. Source: MLSPIN, January–September 2026.

All data sourced from MLSPIN. Single family sales, January 1–September 18, 2026, with five-year (2022–2026) and quarterly comparisons.
Published by the Charles King Group, Hingham, MA.

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