Farmland cash rent in Massachusetts.
USDA's 2025 survey puts Massachusetts's average cropland at $88.5/acre, irrigated at $298/acre, pasture at $32/acre. County figures below vary widely with soil and local demand — 12 counties in Massachusetts have published data (average county soil productivity index 0.31).
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| County | Cropland | Irrigated | Pasture | Soil (NCCPI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County | $32.5 | $490 | — | 0.32 |
| Berkshire County | $68.5 | $150 | $18 | 0.27 |
| Bristol County | $111 | $273 | — | — |
| Dukes County | — | $86 | — | 0.31 |
| Essex County | — | $386 | — | — |
| Franklin County | $124 | $396 | $34 | 0.29 |
| Hampden County | $112 | $265 | — | — |
| Hampshire County | $144 | $304 | $25 | — |
| Middlesex County | $71 | $149 | — | 0.34 |
| Norfolk County | $73 | — | — | — |
| Plymouth County | $69 | — | — | 0.31 |
| Worcester County | $52 | $320 | $41 | — |
Dollars per acre per year, latest published year per series (survey years can differ by county). “—” means USDA withholds that series for the county; those price at the state average in our tool, labeled as such. Source: USDA NASS cash rents survey. Soil is the county's average NCCPI from USDA SSURGO. Planning-grade — not an appraisal.