The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02122 sells for about $720,000, or $544 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.5%), a market in balance. Homes take about 17 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,133 a month.
ZIP 02122 — Boston
The 02122 housing market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, with a median sale price of $840,000 and a very short median time on market of 17 days. While home values have seen modest year-over-year growth, the area's ongoing waterfront revitalization and proximity to Boston continue to drive interest. Note that several specific metrics, such as effective tax rates and detailed permit counts, are not published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents who desire a suburban feel while remaining within Boston city limits, as well as commuters seeking proximity to the waterfront and urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 0.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 17 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 103.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 12.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 02122
The area is served by 8 schools, with educational quality and performance metrics generally aligned with the broader Boston Public Schools district standards.
The county's overall natural-hazard risk is rated as Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coastal flooding, and cold waves identified as the top-rated hazards.
The area is experiencing transformation as underutilized industrial parcels along the waterfront and Morrissey Boulevard are repurposed for new residential and public space projects.
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.
Residents typically face a mean commute of approximately 29 minutes, with access to the Boston employment core via local transit corridors and major routes like Morrissey Boulevard.
The area features significant waterfront access, including the Neponset River Greenway and various parks along the Boston Harbor coastline, providing extensive walking and recreational trails.
The rental market shows steady demand with a typical rent of $3,133/month and a 4.1% year-over-year increase, reflecting the area's appeal as a residential hub within city limits.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, with major employment sectors including health care, professional services, and finance.
Ongoing revitalization efforts are focused on the Lower Mills district and industrial corridors along the Neponset River.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZIP-Codes.com profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.63.8 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.53.8 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.416.7 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.54.3 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.79 mi
- Fenway Park4.84.1 mi
- TD Garden4.64.8 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.617.9 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.53.4 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.98.7 mi
- Fenway Park4.84.1 mi
- Boston Common4.74.1 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.83.6 mi
- New England Aquarium4.44.3 mi
- Harvard Square4.66.3 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.83.6 mi
- Boston Public Library4.83.9 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.73.7 mi
- Museum of Science4.75 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.63.8 mi
- Boston Common4.74.1 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.42 mi
- Public Garden4.84.1 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.84.3 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.83.6 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.64.5 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.94.6 mi
- Atlantic Wharf4.63.9 mi
- Constitution Marina4.65.1 mi
- Hingham Shipyard Marinas4.57.4 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.98.7 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.63.6 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.95.6 mi
- George Wright4.54.5 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course46.9 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.36.9 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.53.9 mi
- Quincy Market4.54.4 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.54.4 mi
- Assembly Row4.56.9 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.15.2 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.56.7 mi
- The Lounge3.45.3 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.15.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive walking and recreational trails along the waterfront.
Significant waterfront area influencing local development and views.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 16.7% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $840,000 (16.7% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration.