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Boston, MA — ZIP 02113

Population: 6,385 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 02113 (Boston, MA) is $743,973 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $673,750 after a median 58.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,093/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coastalflooding, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$743,973

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

58.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$743,973
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+11.8%
10-year appreciation
+27.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$743,973
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$673,750
Median list price
$682,500
Median price per sqft
$1,107
1-year sale-price change
+1.8%
Median days on market
58.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,093/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lower Neponset River (8.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
231
Days with Moderate air quality
134
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
221
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
271,771
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
204,345

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
14
Nearest national park
Boston National Historical Park (0 mi)
National parks include
Boston National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
34
Hospitals include
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE, CARNEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-9,410 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
86.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,586
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
81.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
633,927
Average weekly wage
$2,443
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
74

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 02113State medianUS median
Median home value$743,973$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$673,750$585,000$325,000
Median days on market59 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$3,093/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,586$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 02113?
$743,973.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02113?
$673,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02113?
Median days on market: 58.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02113?
Typical rent: $3,093/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 02113?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane.
Is ZIP 02113 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02113?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 02113?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02113?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 02113?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 02113 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 02113?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02113?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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