The story of this market
The typical home in Boston, Massachusetts sells for about $859,000, or $859 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 26 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,359 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 is showing signs of stabilization as inventory levels increase and price growth moderates. While affordability remains a significant challenge for many residents, the city's strong economic fundamentals and limited supply continue to support long-term demand. Market activity is currently characterized by competitive conditions, though buyers are finding slightly more options compared to previous periods.
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 published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 30 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 3.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 75 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 28.8% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 17.8% — 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 anchor for downtown Boston.
The historic home of the Boston Red Sox, which serves as a major cultural and economic driver for the surrounding neighborhood.
A scenic waterfront park offering extensive walking and biking trails, highly valued for its recreational access.
Boston is ideal for professionals, academics, and families seeking access to a robust job market and cultural amenities. The city's high cost of living and competitive housing market make it a challenging environment for first-time buyers, while investors often target the city for its long-term resilience and strong rental demand.
Boston Public Schools serves the city with a diverse range of educational institutions, including highly regarded exam schools and specialized magnet programs. While the district faces challenges regarding equity and performance gaps, it offers significant academic opportunities for students across the city.
Boston is served by the MBTA, which provides an extensive network of subway, bus, and commuter rail lines connecting the city to the broader region. The transit system is a critical component of the city's infrastructure, though it faces ongoing challenges regarding maintenance and capacity upgrades.
Boston offers an extensive amenity base, including the historic Boston Common, the Charles River Esplanade, and numerous parks managed by the city and state. Residents benefit from world-class cultural institutions, professional sports venues like Fenway Park, and vibrant shopping districts such as Faneuil Hall.
The Boston rental market remains highly competitive with a low vacancy rate of approximately 3.17%, supporting sustained demand for multifamily housing. Rent growth has remained positive, though the market is sensitive to broader economic shifts and the ongoing supply-demand imbalance.
Boston's economy is driven by the life sciences, technology, and higher education sectors, with major employers including top-tier hospitals and universities. The city maintains strong economic momentum, supported by a highly educated workforce and significant investment in innovation districts.
Boston's economy is anchored by world-class life sciences, higher education, and financial services sectors, driving consistent demand for housing. Major development projects, including significant mixed-use redevelopments in the Seaport and downtown, continue to reshape the city's skyline and infrastructure.
The city has a robust development pipeline, with significant focus on transit-oriented development and the conversion of older office spaces into residential units. Major projects are concentrated in areas like the Seaport, downtown, and various neighborhood hubs.
Boston is served by various special districts, including those focused on utility management, flood control, and specific neighborhood improvement initiatives. These districts play a role in infrastructure maintenance and local service delivery.
Boston experiences crime rates that are generally consistent with other major U.S. cities, with recent trends showing fluctuations in property and violent crime categories. Public safety remains a primary focus for municipal policy, and residents often see varying safety levels depending on the specific neighborhood.
Boston faces climate-related risks primarily from coastal flooding and storm surges, particularly in low-lying areas like the Seaport and parts of Charlestown. The city has implemented extensive climate resilience plans to mitigate these risks, though insurance premiums for waterfront properties remain a consideration for investors.
Property insurance in Boston is influenced by the city's coastal location, with premiums reflecting the risk of flood and storm damage. Market health remains stable, though property owners are increasingly focused on climate resilience and mitigation strategies.
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.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov