The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02025 sells for about $652,000, or $449 per square foot.
Prices are down 4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,755 a month.
ZIP 02025 — Cohasset
The housing market in 02025 remains competitive with low inventory levels supporting prices despite a slight year-over-year cooling. High demand from commuters and families continues to drive market activity, keeping the sale-to-list ratio near parity.
This area is ideal for family buyers seeking high-quality schools and professionals who commute to Boston but prefer a suburban lifestyle.
Median prices moved down 4.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.6% · poverty 3.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 02025, Norfolk County, MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Canton generally experiences low crime rates compared to the national average, with property crime being the most common concern. The area is considered safe and consistent with typical suburban Boston safety profiles.
The local school system is highly regarded, with schools in the district consistently receiving high ratings for academic performance and student outcomes.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storms and occasional heavy precipitation, with flood insurance recommended for properties in low-lying zones near the Neponset River.
Canton benefits from its proximity to the Greater Boston employment core, with a mix of corporate offices and light industrial parks providing a stable economic base.
Property taxes are assessed by the town based on a uniform rate applied to the full and fair cash value of real estate, with exemptions available for seniors and veterans.
Residents benefit from access to the MBTA Commuter Rail and proximity to I-93 and I-95, providing a direct commute to Downtown Boston.
The area features extensive green space including the Blue Hills Reservation, local golf courses, and various town parks and walking trails.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by high demand from professionals working in the Boston metro area.
The economy is anchored by a mix of healthcare, professional services, and corporate headquarters located in the surrounding Norfolk County business corridors.
The town is well-connected via the MBTA Commuter Rail and major highway interchanges, facilitating easy access to the broader Boston region.
Ongoing efforts focus on transit-oriented development near the commuter rail stations to increase housing density.
The town assessor maintains property values based on annual market analysis and periodic physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to town-wide school and municipal taxes, with no significant MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with coastal storm exposure and winter weather.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 02025 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.613.8 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.513.4 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.48.4 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.514.1 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.717.7 mi
- Fenway Park4.815.6 mi
- TD Garden4.614.8 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.513.3 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.917.1 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.415.5 mi
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum4.711.8 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.48.4 mi
- Castle Island4.711.6 mi
- AMC Braintree 104.210.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Braintree4.210.4 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.815.3 mi
- Boston Public Library4.814.9 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.715.5 mi
- Museum of Science4.715.2 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.613.8 mi
- Castle Island4.711.6 mi
- Wompatuck State Park4.73.1 mi
- World's End4.72.7 mi
- Blue Hills - Skyline Trail4.710.5 mi
- Quincy Quarries Reservation4.710.8 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.615 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.915.6 mi
- Atlantic Wharf4.613.9 mi
- Constitution Marina4.614.8 mi
- Hingham Shipyard Marinas4.55 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.611.5 mi
- Braintree Municipal Golf Course410.1 mi
- South Shore Country Club4.54 mi
- Presidents Golf Course4.211.2 mi
- Rockland Golf Course4.29.8 mi
- South Shore Plaza4.410.4 mi
- Derby Street Shops4.46.4 mi
- Kam Man Food4.28.6 mi
- Yankee Lobster4.512.9 mi
- Star Market4.19.2 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.112.6 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.514 mi
- The Lounge3.412.9 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.113.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state park offering hiking, skiing, and scenic views.
Major commuter rail hub serving the town.
Private golf course located within the town.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.