The story of this market
The typical home in Boston, Massachusetts sells for about $875,000, or $1,109 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,200 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.5%
MA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Boston, Massachusetts
The Boston housing market remains a competitive seller's market, characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. While the condo segment has shown signs of cooling, single-family homes continue to see strong demand, supported by the city's robust economic base in life sciences and education.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Boston yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 31 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 4.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 74 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 39.25% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 18.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.60.4 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.50.7 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.419.9 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.50.3 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.75 mi
- Fenway Park4.82.2 mi
- TD Garden4.60.8 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.621.1 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.50.9 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.912.1 mi
- Fenway Park4.82.2 mi
- Boston Common4.70.5 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.82.2 mi
- New England Aquarium4.40.5 mi
- Harvard Square4.63.4 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.82.2 mi
- Boston Public Library4.81.2 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.72.5 mi
- Museum of Science4.71.1 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.60.4 mi
- Boston Common4.70.5 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.43.9 mi
- Public Garden4.80.7 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.81.1 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.84.7 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.60.9 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.91.6 mi
- Atlantic Wharf4.60.2 mi
- Constitution Marina4.61.1 mi
- Charlestown Marina4.81.4 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.912.1 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.67.7 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.96.2 mi
- George Wright4.57.2 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course45.9 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.32.8 mi
- Burlington Mall4.411.9 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.51.4 mi
- Quincy Market4.50.3 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.50.3 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.12.5 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.53.2 mi
- The Lounge3.42.3 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.12.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
The oldest public park in the United States, serving as a central green space and hub for public gatherings.
Historic home of the Boston Red Sox, serving as a major cultural and entertainment anchor for the city.
One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, significantly contributing to the city's cultural appeal.
A rapidly redeveloped waterfront area featuring modern dining, retail, and high-density residential projects.
Boston is ideal for professionals, academics, and families seeking an urban lifestyle with access to top-tier employment and cultural amenities. The city's high cost of living and competitive housing market favor established buyers and investors, while the diverse neighborhood landscape offers options ranging from historic brownstones to modern waterfront condos.
The city is served by Boston Public Schools, which offers a mix of selective exam schools and neighborhood-based institutions. While some specialized campuses are highly ranked, overall performance metrics across the district remain a subject of ongoing educational reform efforts.
The city is served by the MBTA, providing extensive subway, bus, and commuter rail connectivity. Major infrastructure projects focus on improving transit-oriented development and regional rail capacity.
Boston offers a world-class amenity base, anchored by the historic Emerald Necklace park system, the Charles River Esplanade, and numerous cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts. Residents benefit from high walkability and extensive access to waterfront parks and historic landmarks.
The rental market has seen increased availability recently, with vacancy rates rising compared to historical lows. While demand remains robust due to the city's large student and professional population, the influx of new supply has moderated rent growth trajectories.
Boston's economy is anchored by the life sciences, biotechnology, higher education, and financial services sectors. The city benefits from a high concentration of research institutions and a steady pipeline of professional talent.
Boston maintains strong economic momentum driven by the life sciences, higher education, and technology sectors. Major development projects, particularly in the Seaport and Longwood Medical Area, continue to expand the city's commercial and residential footprint.
Major development activity is concentrated in the Seaport, Downtown, and Roxbury areas, with a focus on mixed-use residential and commercial projects. The city continues to prioritize transit-oriented development to manage growth.
The city includes various special districts, including Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and specific utility/flood control zones managed by state and municipal authorities.
Boston experiences crime rates that vary significantly by neighborhood, with property crime remaining a primary concern in high-density areas. Overall trends have shown stabilization, though the city continues to work on community-based safety initiatives to address regional disparities.
Boston faces significant climate-related risks, particularly regarding coastal flooding and storm surges in low-lying waterfront districts. The city has implemented extensive climate-resiliency planning, including infrastructure upgrades to protect against rising sea levels and extreme weather events.
Property insurance in Boston is influenced by coastal hazard exposure, leading to higher premiums for waterfront properties. The market remains stable but requires careful consideration of flood risk mitigation.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov; figures represent city-level place estimates.
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.