The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02186 sells for about $1,000,000, or $526 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,600 a month.
ZIP 02186 — Milton
The Milton housing market remains highly competitive with limited inventory and rising prices. Demand is driven by the town's proximity to Boston and its reputation for high-quality schools. Figures for specific metrics like months of supply and price cut percentages are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and professionals seeking a quiet, suburban environment with excellent access to Boston's amenities and employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 02186, Milton, MA
Milton is known for high-performing public schools, with the district consistently ranking well within the state.
The area is subject to standard New England climate risks, including winter storms and potential flood zones near water bodies.
Milton maintains a stable, suburban economic profile with proximity to Boston's major employment hubs and limited large-scale commercial development.
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 primarily commute by car (63.5%) or transit (12.2%) toward the Boston-Cambridge-Newton employment core.
The area features extensive green space, including over 100 public parks and proximity to the Blue Hills Reservation.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and rising prices, with a limited supply of multi-family housing units.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents primarily employed in the broader Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area.
The area is served by major highway corridors and regional transit options connecting to Boston.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and small-scale improvements rather than large-scale commercial projects.
Norfolk County assessments are managed at the municipal level, reflecting current market values.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxation.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional coastal and storm-related risk factors.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau and local market reports.
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 & Museum4.68.4 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.517.1 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.58.4 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.415.3 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.58.9 mi
- Fenway Park4.87.9 mi
- TD Garden4.69.3 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.613.4 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.58 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.94.3 mi
- Fenway Park4.87.9 mi
- Boston Common4.78.5 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.87.3 mi
- New England Aquarium4.48.9 mi
- Harvard Square4.69.8 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.87.3 mi
- Boston Public Library4.88 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.77.3 mi
- Museum of Science4.79.3 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.68.4 mi
- Boston Common4.78.5 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.45 mi
- Public Garden4.88.4 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.88.5 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.85.4 mi
- MarineMax Boston4.25.7 mi
- Squantum Yacht Club4.54.8 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.94.3 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.62 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.96.5 mi
- George Wright4.53.4 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course48.9 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.311.2 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.57.9 mi
- Quincy Market4.58.9 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.58.9 mi
- Assembly Row4.511.1 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.19.9 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.511.4 mi
- The Lounge3.410 mi
- Boston Skydive Center529.6 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.110.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A massive state-managed forest and recreation area offering hiking, skiing, and scenic views.
A notable local public green space serving the community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).