The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02476 sells for about $1,000,000, or $605 per square foot.
Prices are up +16.28% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,012 a month.
ZIP 02476 — Arlington
The 02476 housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and strong demand, keeping prices elevated. While year-over-year price growth is significant, the market is showing signs of stabilization as buyers adjust to current interest rate environments. Limited supply continues to be the primary driver of price appreciation in this desirable suburban enclave.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking high-quality schools and proximity to Boston, while offering a suburban feel with urban accessibility.
Median prices moved up 16.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 4.5% — 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 5.4%/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 5.3%/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 02476, Middlesex 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.
Arlington generally experiences low crime rates compared to the broader Boston metropolitan area, with property crime being the most common concern.
The Arlington Public Schools district is highly regarded, consistently ranking among the top-performing school systems in Massachusetts.
The area faces moderate risks from heavy rainfall and potential localized flooding, typical of older New England residential zones.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Boston-Cambridge innovation corridor, with significant demand for residential housing and local commercial revitalization.
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 to Boston and Cambridge via the MBTA bus network or by driving along major corridors like Massachusetts Avenue.
The area features extensive access to the Minuteman Bikeway, Spy Pond, and numerous town parks, providing significant outdoor recreational opportunities.
The rental market is highly competitive with low vacancy rates, driven by demand from professionals working in the nearby biotech and academic sectors.
The local economy is heavily integrated with the Greater Boston labor market, with a strong emphasis on education, healthcare, and professional services.
The area is served by an extensive network of MBTA bus routes connecting to the Red Line subway, facilitating commutes to Cambridge and Boston.
Development is largely focused on transit-oriented housing projects and the revitalization of existing commercial corridors.
The Town of Arlington Assessor's office conducts annual property valuations to ensure assessments reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to town-wide property taxes and are served by the Arlington Public Schools district.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including flood risk in low-lying areas and standard New England weather exposure.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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 & Museum4.67.6 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.617.3 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.58 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.57.3 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.75.4 mi
- Fenway Park4.86.1 mi
- TD Garden4.66.6 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.58.1 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.915.3 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.46.2 mi
- Fenway Park4.86.1 mi
- Boston Common4.76.9 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.86.6 mi
- New England Aquarium4.47.5 mi
- Harvard Square4.64 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.86.6 mi
- Boston Public Library4.86.7 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.76.6 mi
- Museum of Science4.76.2 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.67.6 mi
- Boston Common4.76.9 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.48.7 mi
- Public Garden4.86.8 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.86.4 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.87.9 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.66.4 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.95.9 mi
- Atlantic Wharf4.67.5 mi
- Constitution Marina4.66.6 mi
- Charlestown Marina4.86.9 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.97.3 mi
- George Wright4.510.3 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course44.9 mi
- William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park4.29 mi
- Sandy Burr Country Club4.310.3 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.35.5 mi
- Burlington Mall4.45.1 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.56.6 mi
- Quincy Market4.57.2 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.57.2 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.19.1 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.58.3 mi
- The Lounge3.48.8 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.17.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular 10-mile rail trail connecting Arlington to neighboring towns.
A major local water feature offering boating, fishing, and park space.
The primary commercial hub featuring local boutiques and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.