The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02026 sells for about $794,000, or $453 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,042 a month.
ZIP 02026 — Dedham
The Dedham housing market remains competitive with a median listing price of $794,000 and limited inventory. Demand is driven by the area's proximity to Boston and high quality of life, though rising interest rates have tempered the pace of sales. Figures for closed sales and specific price-cut percentages were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and families seeking suburban living with convenient access to Boston's urban amenities and employment centers.
Median prices moved up 1.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 5.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02026, Norfolk County MA
Dedham public schools are generally well-regarded, with several institutions receiving high ratings from educational platforms.
Dedham serves as a significant suburban hub with proximity to Boston, featuring a mix of historic residential areas and commercial development along major corridors like Route 1.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents benefit from proximity to major highways including I-95 and I-93, providing direct access to the Boston employment core, alongside MBTA commuter rail options.
The area features access to the Charles River, various local parks, and the Dedham Mall for shopping and dining needs.
The rental market in 02026 shows a median asking rent of approximately $3,300, with inventory levels fluctuating based on seasonal demand.
The local economy is supported by a mix of retail, healthcare, and professional services, benefiting from its location within the Greater Boston metropolitan area.
The area is served by major highway corridors and MBTA commuter rail stations, facilitating transit to downtown Boston.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and local school district levies.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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 & Museum4.69.7 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.515.4 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.59.9 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.510 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.713.5 mi
- Fenway Park4.88 mi
- TD Garden4.610.1 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.611.8 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.59.5 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.94.1 mi
- Fenway Park4.88 mi
- Boston Common4.79.4 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.87.6 mi
- New England Aquarium4.410.1 mi
- Harvard Square4.69.1 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.87.6 mi
- Boston Public Library4.88.6 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.77.4 mi
- Museum of Science4.79.9 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.69.7 mi
- Boston Common4.79.4 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.46 mi
- Public Garden4.89.2 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.89 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.85 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.94.1 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.66.7 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.94.3 mi
- George Wright4.52.8 mi
- Fore Kicks Sports Complex and Golf Course4.512.6 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.311.6 mi
- Natick Mall4.511 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.58.4 mi
- Quincy Market4.510 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.510 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.111.9 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.512.9 mi
- The Lounge3.411.8 mi
- Boston Skydive Center527.4 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.112 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides scenic views and recreational opportunities.
Major retail and dining hub serving the local community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).