The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02122 sells for about $720,000, or $545 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,209 a month.
ZIP 02122 — Boston
The 02122 housing market remains resilient, characterized by steady price appreciation and high demand for transit-accessible properties. While inventory remains tight, the market is supported by strong employment ties to the Boston core and ongoing infrastructure investments. Buyers are increasingly focused on value in this competitive urban environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and families seeking urban living with transit access, as well as investors targeting the high-demand rental market.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% 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 8.9% · poverty 12.8% — a mixed stability 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 6.3%/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 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 02122, Suffolk 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 the Dorchester area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by Boston Public Schools, which offers a mix of traditional district schools and exam schools; performance varies significantly by individual institution.
The ZIP code includes coastal areas of Dorchester Bay, presenting moderate flood risk for specific low-lying parcels; standard insurance coverage is typical for the region.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to downtown Boston and ongoing transit-oriented development projects along the Red Line corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by the City of Boston based on fair market value, with a residential exemption available for owner-occupied primary residences.
Residents benefit from direct access to the MBTA Red Line (Fields Corner and Shawmut stations), providing a rapid transit commute to downtown Boston and Cambridge.
The area features significant green space including Pope John Paul II Park and the Dorchester Park, with proximity to the Neponset River Trail and local shopping districts.
The rental market is highly competitive with low vacancy rates, driven by demand from students and young professionals working in the Boston metro area.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and professional services, with strong ties to the broader Boston labor market.
The area is served by the MBTA Red Line and multiple bus routes, facilitating high-density transit usage.
Development is focused on transit-oriented housing projects near the Fields Corner and Shawmut stations.
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Parcels are subject to City of Boston municipal taxes and Boston Public Schools district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal proximity and regional climate risk factors.
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Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.63.8 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.53.8 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.416.7 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.54.3 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.79 mi
- Fenway Park4.84.1 mi
- TD Garden4.64.8 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.617.9 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.53.4 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.98.7 mi
- Fenway Park4.84.1 mi
- Boston Common4.74.1 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.83.6 mi
- New England Aquarium4.44.3 mi
- Harvard Square4.66.3 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.83.6 mi
- Boston Public Library4.83.9 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.73.7 mi
- Museum of Science4.75 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.63.8 mi
- Boston Common4.74.1 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.42 mi
- Public Garden4.84.1 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.84.3 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.83.6 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.64.5 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.94.6 mi
- Atlantic Wharf4.63.9 mi
- Constitution Marina4.65.1 mi
- Hingham Shipyard Marinas4.57.4 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.98.7 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.63.6 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.95.6 mi
- George Wright4.54.5 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course46.9 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.36.9 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.53.9 mi
- Quincy Market4.54.4 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.54.4 mi
- Assembly Row4.56.9 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.15.2 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.56.7 mi
- The Lounge3.45.3 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.15.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large waterfront park with walking trails and recreational fields.
Historic park offering green space and community events.
Commercial hub with diverse dining and retail options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.