May 2026 Rockport Real Estate Market Update

With May data now available, we’re getting a clearer picture of how the Rockport real estate market is performing as we move into the summer season. Inventory remained elevated, homes continued to sell at a healthy pace, and new listings provided buyers with plenty of options. While pricing softened compared to April, several indicators suggest the market remains active and relatively stable heading into the busiest months of the year.

Here’s a closer look at how the Rockport market performed in May 2026.

Key Market Metrics

Months of Inventory
Inventory came in at 11.93 months, up slightly from April. While the market continues to favor buyers overall, inventory levels remain significantly lower than they were one year ago, down 14.1% year over year. This suggests that supply has improved from the peak levels seen in 2025.

Median Days on Market
Homes spent a median of 60 days on the market, up 7.1% from April. While properties are taking slightly longer to sell than they were last month, market times remain well below the levels seen during much of late 2025.

List to Sold Price Ratio
The sold-to-list price ratio came in at 96.5%, a slight decrease from April’s 97.4%. Buyers continue to have negotiating power, though sellers are still achieving a large percentage of their asking prices.

Median Sold Price
The median sold price was $349,250, down 10.9% from April. While monthly fluctuations are common, pricing remains relatively consistent with where the market has traded throughout much of the past year.

Additional Market Insights

Looking beyond the headline numbers helps explain the broader trends shaping the market.

New Listings
May saw 136 new listings hit the market with a median list price of $432,500. New listing activity slowed slightly from April, but sellers continued to enter the market with strong pricing expectations.

Active Listings
Active inventory increased to 668 homes with a median list price of $422,400. Listings spent a median of 95 days active, highlighting the continued importance of strategic pricing and strong marketing.

Pending Listings
There were 90 pending listings in May with a median list price of $369,500. Pending activity increased nearly 10% month over month, a positive sign that buyers remain active despite elevated inventory levels.

Sold Listings
A total of 54 homes closed in May with a median sold price of $349,250. Total sales volume reached approximately $28.4 million, reflecting another solid month of transaction activity across the market.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For buyers, inventory remains favorable and provides a wide range of options across different price points and property types. Negotiation opportunities continue to exist, particularly for homes that have been on the market longer.

For sellers, competition remains strong. With buyers having more choices, pricing accurately and presenting a property well remain critical to attracting attention and generating offers.

Looking Ahead

As we move deeper into the summer market, it will be important to watch whether pending activity continues to strengthen and whether inventory begins to level off. Buyer demand remains present, but the balance between supply and demand will continue to shape market conditions in the months ahead.

We’re Here to Help

Whether you’re considering buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on the market, our team is here to help you understand how these trends may affect your specific property and real estate goals. Get in touch with our team to start your home search today!