The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01949 sells for about $1,032,282, or $335 per square foot.
Prices are up +9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,407 a month.
ZIP 01949 — Middleton
The Middleton housing market remains competitive with a high median price point and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by the area's reputation for quality schools and suburban appeal, though rising prices have moderated the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to high-quality schools and a commute to the Greater Boston area.
Median prices moved up 9.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
26% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 3.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 01949, Essex 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.
The area is served by the Masconomet Regional School District, which is generally well-regarded in the region.
Middleton maintains a suburban character with ongoing residential development and proximity to major employment hubs in the Greater Boston area.
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 to employment centers in Boston and the I-95/Route 128 technology corridor.
The area features access to local parks, conservation land, and proximity to the Ipswich River for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand, with a mix of single-family rentals and condominium units.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small businesses, professional services, and proximity to the broader North Shore and Boston employment markets.
Parcels are served by the Masconomet Regional School District and local municipal utility services.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 01949 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.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.617.3 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.517.8 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.517.3 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.516.8 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.712.3 mi
- Fenway Park4.818.1 mi
- TD Garden4.616.4 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.517.7 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.517.8 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.418 mi
- Salem Witch Museum3.88.2 mi
- Stone Zoo4.310.3 mi
- Kowloon Restaurant4.29.2 mi
- The Witch House at Salem4.38 mi
- AMC Methuen 204.312.3 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.818.5 mi
- Boston Public Library4.817.7 mi
- Museum of Science4.716.4 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.718.7 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.617.3 mi
- Middlesex Fells Reservation4.710.8 mi
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial4.68.3 mi
- Salem Willows Park4.68.6 mi
- Breakheart Reservation4.78.1 mi
- Shannon Beach4.413 mi
- Wamesit Lanes - Family Entertainment Center ( Bowling & Arcade Game Rooms )4.312.5 mi
- Unicorn Golf Course3.89.2 mi
- Black Swan Country Club3.98.1 mi
- Far Corner Golf4.29.9 mi
- Sagamore Spring Golf Club43.2 mi
- Northshore Mall4.45.5 mi
- Square One Mall4.19.7 mi
- MarketStreet Lynnfield4.55.9 mi
- Liberty Tree Mall3.95.1 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.116.2 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.514.6 mi
- The Lounge3.416.1 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.115.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local recreational opportunities including kayaking and nature trails.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).