Housing
Home prices and rent in Boston
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Massachusetts and the U.S.
Census geography: Boston city, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
| Boston | Massachusetts | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $731,700 | $562,100 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $2,147 | $1,762 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $97,344 | $103,960 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 36% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1947 | 1964 | 1980 |
Questions
What is the median home value in Boston?
$731,700, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Boston?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,147 a month, versus $1,762 statewide.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024), Boston city, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Values are estimates with margins of error.