The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02136 sells for about $625,014, or $450 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.29% 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 $1,869 a month.
ZIP 02136 — Boston
The 02136 housing market remains stable, characterized by steady price appreciation and consistent demand from buyers seeking value within the Boston city limits. While inventory remains tight, the area's transit connectivity and relative affordability compared to central Boston continue to drive market activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking more space and green access than central Boston while maintaining transit connectivity to the city's employment core.
Median prices moved up 4.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.3% · poverty 10.0% — 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 6.7%/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 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02136, Suffolk County MA
Crime rates in Hyde Park are generally considered moderate for the Boston area, with localized incidents reported; it is often viewed as a quieter residential alternative to more central urban neighborhoods.
The area is served by Boston Public Schools, with a mix of neighborhood schools and specialized exam schools available to residents; performance varies significantly by individual school.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm impacts and potential localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Neponset River.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to Boston's employment hubs and ongoing residential infill development, though large-scale corporate campus projects are limited within the ZIP itself.
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 benefit from the MBTA Commuter Rail (Fairmount Line) providing direct access to South Station, alongside several bus routes connecting to the Orange Line subway.
The area features significant green space, including the Stony Brook Reservation and the Neponset River Greenway, offering extensive trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market is competitive with high demand from commuters and students; vacancy rates remain low, and rent growth has tracked steadily with the broader Boston metro area.
The economy is largely integrated into the broader Boston-Cambridge-Newton labor market, with residents commuting to healthcare, education, and professional services sectors.
The area is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail and multiple bus lines, providing essential links to the downtown Boston employment core.
Development is primarily focused on small-to-medium scale residential infill and transit-oriented improvements near the Fairmount Line stations.
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Parcels are subject to City of Boston municipal taxes; no specific MUD/PID districts are prevalent.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional coastal and urban hazard factors, with standard coverage availability.
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Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year profiles.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.68 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.516.8 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.58.1 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.418 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.58.4 mi
- Fenway Park4.86.7 mi
- TD Garden4.68.6 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.613.1 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.57.7 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.94.2 mi
- Fenway Park4.86.7 mi
- Boston Common4.77.8 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.86.3 mi
- New England Aquarium4.48.4 mi
- Harvard Square4.68.4 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.86.3 mi
- Boston Public Library4.87.2 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.76.1 mi
- Museum of Science4.78.5 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.68 mi
- Boston Common4.77.8 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.44.2 mi
- Public Garden4.87.6 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.87.6 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.83.8 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.68 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.97.6 mi
- Atlantic Wharf4.68 mi
- MarineMax Boston4.27.9 mi
- Squantum Yacht Club4.56.2 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.94.2 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.64.2 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.94.2 mi
- George Wright4.51.1 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course46.7 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.310.3 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.57 mi
- Quincy Market4.58.4 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.58.3 mi
- Assembly Row4.510.1 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.19.9 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.511.2 mi
- The Lounge3.49.9 mi
- Boston Skydive Center529.1 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.110.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state-managed park with trails and recreational facilities.
Scenic path for walking and cycling along the river.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).