Investor-grade market analytics for Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Massachusetts. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.
$733,574
+2.1% year-over-year
5.0%
gross annual
+2.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+2.1% year-over-year
52/100
ModerateNet migration: Bottom 1% nationally
In-migrants avg $95,901 AGI vs out-migrants $121,228
Opportunity Zone Market
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Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH shows steady growth at 2.1% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability pressure is significant: the price-to-income ratio of 6.52x well exceeds the national average of 4.8x. Net negative migration (-11,143 returns/year) is reducing housing demand pressure. Climate risk is moderate (52/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 5.03% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH's primary climate exposure is flooding (61/100). The composite climate risk score of 52/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Migration flows, ZIP-level neighborhood data, full demographics, price history, and the Market Screener.