Boston, MA Housing Market
$774,723
1.4% 1-yrThe average Boston, MA home value is $774,723, down 1.4% over the past year, and homes go to pending in around 30 days. (Updated on )
What is the Zillow Home Values Index?
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), built from the ground up by measuring monthly changes in property level Zestimates, captures both the level and home values across a wide variety of geographies and housing types.
Boston Key Takeaways
Typical Home Values: $774,723
1-Year Value Change: -1.4%
(Data through August 31, 2026)
Boston Housing Market Overview
Zillow's metrics provide valuable market data by tracking market changes in different locations and housing types.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- NameMedian ZHVI
- East Boston$654,892
- South Boston$888,267
- Squantum$848,182
- Downtown$1,276,017
- North End$916,076
- Leather District$941,889
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Boston Rental Market Trends
The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) measures changes in asking rents over time, controlling for changes in the quality of the available rental inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are current home values in Boston, MA?
The median home value in Boston, MA is $774,723 as of August 2026. This represents a 0.3% decrease compared to last month and a 1.4% decrease year-over-year.
How have home values changed in Boston, MA?
Home values in Boston, MA have decreased by 0.3% month-over-month and 1.4% year-over-year.
How do home values in Boston, MA compare to Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and the national average?
The median home value in Boston, MA ($774,723) compares to: Suffolk County ($750,961), Massachusetts ($661,896), and the U.S. national median ($368,697).
