The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02346 sells for about $505,000, or $305 per square foot.
Prices are up +12% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 40 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,706 a month.
ZIP 02346 — Middleborough
The housing market in 02346 is experiencing steady appreciation driven by limited inventory and consistent demand from commuters. While prices have risen significantly year-over-year, the market remains competitive with homes selling in a reasonable timeframe. Some metrics, such as specific active inventory counts, were sourced from regional portal data as ZIP-specific reports were not available.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters who desire a suburban lifestyle with access to Boston while benefiting from a more rural, community-oriented environment.
Median prices moved up 12.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 40 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.7% · poverty 6.2% — 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 9.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 02346, Plymouth County MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Middleboro are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the 02346 area are part of the Middleborough Public Schools district, which generally maintains average state performance ratings.
The area faces moderate risks related to winter storms and localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Nemasket River.
Economic momentum is driven by its location as a commuter hub for the Greater Boston area, with ongoing residential development and local retail expansion.
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 to Boston or Providence via the MBTA Commuter Rail Middleborough/Lakeville line or by driving via I-495 and Route 24.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including the Nemasket River, various town parks, and proximity to Assawompset Pond for boating and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, driven by commuters seeking alternatives to Boston-area prices.
The local economy is a mix of small businesses, retail, and a significant portion of the workforce commuting to the Greater Boston and Providence employment hubs.
The area is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail and major highway access via I-495, facilitating regional travel.
Development is currently focused on transit-oriented residential projects near the commuter rail station.
The Plymouth County assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and cyclical inspections.
Parcels are subject to Middleborough municipal taxes and regional school district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional coastal storm exposure and local fire protection ratings.
Massachusetts continues to see a net outflow of domestic residents, though suburban areas like Middleboro remain attractive to those relocating from denser urban centers.
Massachusetts is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention to complete the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home, though the state is generally 'caveat emptor'.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 02346 profile.
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.
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.417.2 mi
- Water Wizz of Cape Cod4.412.2 mi
- Funcity Adventure Park4.212 mi
- Jellystone Park™ Cranberry Acres4.35.6 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.610 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.417.2 mi
- King Richard’s Faire3.73.8 mi
- Marshfield Fair4.416.5 mi
- Cisco Kitchen & Bar4.518.7 mi
- Tavern On The Wharf4.110.5 mi
- Plymouth Rock4.310.6 mi
- Water Wizz of Cape Cod4.412.2 mi
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums4.611.7 mi
- King Richard’s Faire3.73.8 mi
- Raynham Flea Market4.311.2 mi
- Plymouth Rock4.310.6 mi
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums4.611.7 mi
- Heritage Museums & Gardens4.819 mi
- New Bedford Whaling Museum4.817.2 mi
- Mayflower II4.510.7 mi
- Massasoit State Park4.68.1 mi
- Myles Standish State Forest4.58.4 mi
- Thousand Trails Gateway to Cape Cod3.97.9 mi
- Nelson Park4.610.5 mi
- Freetown-Fall River State Forest4.512.5 mi
- Sandwich Marina4.718.5 mi
- Kingman Yacht Center4.717.8 mi
- East Wind Lobster and Grille4.314.2 mi
- Pope's Island Marina4.516.7 mi
- Fairhaven Shipyard Companies, Inc.4.417.3 mi
- Pinehills Golf Club4.712.4 mi
- Crosswinds Golf Club4.610.9 mi
- Waverly Oaks Golf Club4.511.2 mi
- Olde Scotland Links4.310.4 mi
- West Bridgewater Country Club412.9 mi
- Raynham Flea Market4.311.2 mi
- Wareham Crossing4.48.4 mi
- Kingston Collection3.88.9 mi
- Shaw's4.111.4 mi
- Shaw's49.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular for kayaking and scenic nature trails.
Central hub for community events and local government.
Historic site with walking paths and river access.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 22.3% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — 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 $630,000 (24.8% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $630,000 (+22.3% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.