Massachusetts Income Limits by County, 2026
HUD's area median family income and the low-income limit (80% of median, family of four) for all 14 Massachusetts counties, highest median first. These limits gate most down payment assistance and affordable mortgage programs.
| County | Area median income | Low income (80%), 4 people | Very low (50%), 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County | $164,600 | $137,100 | $85,700 |
| Middlesex County | $164,600 | $137,100 | $85,700 |
| Suffolk County | $164,600 | $137,100 | $85,700 |
| Nantucket County | $163,200 | $131,700 | $91,050 |
| Dukes County | $163,100 | $106,800 | $81,550 |
| Norfolk County | $127,800 | $107,750 | $67,350 |
| Plymouth County | $127,800 | $107,750 | $67,350 |
| Hampshire County | $124,400 | $105,200 | $65,750 |
| Barnstable County | $123,600 | $112,950 | $70,600 |
| Worcester County | $113,900 | $105,350 | $65,850 |
| Franklin County | $109,900 | $105,200 | $65,750 |
| Berkshire County | $109,400 | $105,350 | $65,850 |
| Hampden County | $96,700 | $105,200 | $65,750 |
| Bristol County | $94,300 | $105,200 | $65,750 |
Sources
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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