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South boston, MA — ZIP 02127

Population: 36,769 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 02127 (South boston, MA) is $872,123 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.20M after a median 63.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,959/month. 7 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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$872,123

Median home value

-0.4%

1-year change

63.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$872,123
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+7.1%
10-year appreciation
+37.7%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$886,139
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
$1.20M
Median list price
$1.27M
Median price per sqft
$694
1-year sale-price change
+4.3%
Median days on market
63.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
225
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
75

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,959/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
UP Academy Charter School of Boston (District), Boston
Schools include
UP Academy Charter School of Boston, Condon K-8 School, Tynan Elementary School, Perkins Elementary School, Perry Elementary 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
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 (7.1 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)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.0 in
Annual snowfall
69.6 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
17.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
137
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
281,964
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
224,442

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Boston African American National Historic Site (2 mi)
National parks include
Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston National Historical Park, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
36
Hospitals include
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE, CARNEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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
1,948
Housing built before 1970
60.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.5%
Median annual property tax
$6,170
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
82.2%

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 02127State medianUS median
Median home value$872,123$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$1.20M$585,000$325,000
Median days on market64 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$3,959/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,170$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 02127?
$872,123.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02127?
$1.20M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02127?
Median days on market: 63.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02127?
Typical rent: $3,959/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 02127?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02127?
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 02127?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02127?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 02127?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 02127 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 02127?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02127?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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