Boston, MA

Metro area in Massachusetts · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.2%

Median Home Value

$709,008

↑ +1.7%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$3,049/mo

↑ +1.8%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

5.2%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+32.5%

Income Needed to Buy

$180,660

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

7,552

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

19.4

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.2%

3 Months

↑ +0.6%

12 Months

↑ +1.2%

5-Year Price Trend

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