The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02120 sells for about $1,150,000, or $750 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,649 a month.
ZIP 02120 — Boston
The 02120 housing market remains highly competitive due to its strategic location near major medical and academic hubs, keeping inventory tight and prices elevated. While the renter-heavy demographic and high cost of living present challenges, the consistent demand from students and professionals supports a stable market outlook. Figures for specific metrics like active inventory and price cuts are based on current market snapshots, while census data reflects the most recent available ZCTA-level profiles.
This ZIP is best suited for students, young professionals, and commuters who prioritize proximity to Boston's major medical and academic hubs over traditional suburban amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.5% · poverty 33.0% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 6.9%/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 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02120, Suffolk County, MA
Crime rates in the Roxbury Crossing area remain a significant concern compared to the broader Boston metropolitan region, with property and violent crime incidents reported at higher frequencies than the city average.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Boston Public Schools district, which faces ongoing challenges regarding performance metrics and resource allocation, leading to mixed ratings for local neighborhood schools.
The area is primarily urban with low exposure to wildfire, though it is subject to standard New England climate risks including heavy winter storms and potential localized urban flooding during extreme precipitation events.
The area benefits from proximity to the Longwood Medical Area and major academic institutions, driving consistent demand for housing and transit-oriented development near the MBTA Orange Line.
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.
The ZIP is highly accessible via the MBTA Orange Line at Roxbury Crossing, providing a direct and efficient commute to downtown Boston and the Longwood Medical Area.
Residents have access to local green spaces like the Southwest Corridor Park, which offers trails and recreational facilities, alongside proximity to the shopping and dining hubs of Mission Hill and Jamaica Plain.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and a high renter share (91%), driven by the significant student and young professional population, resulting in low vacancy pressure and steady rent growth.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the nearby Longwood Medical Area, which serves as a major employer, alongside the academic sector and downtown Boston's professional services.
The area is served by the MBTA Orange Line and multiple bus routes, facilitating a high-density urban commute pattern.
Ongoing urban infill projects are focused on increasing housing density near transit corridors to support the growing workforce in the medical and academic sectors.
Parcels are subject to Boston Public Schools district taxes and standard municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by urban density and regional coastal risk factors, with standard coverage requirements for the area.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles 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.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.62.8 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.53.1 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.53 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.76.7 mi
- K1 Speed Boston-Wilmington4.216 mi
- Fenway Park4.81 mi
- TD Garden4.63 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.618.7 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.52.8 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.99.9 mi
- Fenway Park4.81 mi
- Boston Common4.72.3 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.80.6 mi
- New England Aquarium4.43.2 mi
- Harvard Square4.63 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.80.6 mi
- Boston Public Library4.81.6 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.70.4 mi
- Museum of Science4.72.9 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.62.8 mi
- Boston Common4.72.3 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.41.9 mi
- Public Garden4.82.1 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.81.9 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.82 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.99.9 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.66.6 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.93.5 mi
- George Wright4.54.7 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course43.8 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.34.6 mi
- Burlington Mall4.411.9 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.51.4 mi
- Quincy Market4.53 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.53 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.15.1 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.55.9 mi
- The Lounge3.44.9 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.14.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major linear park providing walking/biking trails and recreational space connecting neighborhoods.
Key transit anchor providing Orange Line access to downtown Boston.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 15.6% 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. Validation: the flagged $885,900 (-15.6% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.