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Boston, MA home prices

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Boston, MA is flat, a premium-priced area.

Momentum-0.1%Flat
Vs typical+29%Premium
Rental yield5.3%Moderate yield

Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them

2000: $246,264 → today: $786,208 (3.2×)

Typical home value
$786,208
Zillow ZHVI
Since 2000
+219.3%
Rank in MA
#96
of 356 cities
Median rent
$3,454/mo
5.3% gross yield

Market read

At $786,208, homes in Boston are 29% above the typical MA city ($607,498), ranking #96 of 356 we track in the state.

Prices are down 0.1% over the last year.

Boston sits in Suffolk County — see the full county market data →

Home value history

Zillow Home Value Index, yearly.

Other cities in Massachusetts

Nantucket · Chilmark · Weston · Wellesley · Edgartown · Dover

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Boston, MA?
The typical Boston, MA home is worth $786,208 — 29% above the typical Massachusetts city ($607,498).
Are home prices in Boston rising?
Boston home values have risen +219.3% since 2000, and moved -0.1% in the last year.
What is the rental yield in Boston?
Median rent is $3,454/mo, a gross yield of about 5.3%.
What county is Boston in?
Boston is in Suffolk County, where you can see full county market data.
Boston, MA home value by year
YearBoston, MA home value
2000$246,264
2001$287,986
2002$324,564
2003$357,711
2004$391,019
2005$417,794
2006$397,852
2007$390,469
2008$367,606
2009$354,647
2010$360,414
2011$353,515
2012$389,780
2013$442,926
2014$483,244
2015$540,653
2016$575,465
2017$624,734
2018$663,596
2019$668,354
2020$703,596
2021$745,314
2022$746,383
2023$755,017
2024$787,324
2025$787,182
2026$786,208