The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02052 sells for about $1,287,000, or $368 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,304 a month.
ZIP 02052 — Medfield
The Medfield housing market remains a high-value, competitive environment characterized by low inventory and high demand. While year-over-year price metrics show some volatility, the area's strong school reputation and suburban appeal continue to support premium pricing. Data for specific metrics like sales-to-list ratio and months of supply are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families seeking high-quality school systems and a quiet, suburban lifestyle within commuting distance of Boston.
Median prices moved down 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 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 2.1% · poverty 1.8% — 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 8.4%/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 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02052, Norfolk County MA
Medfield consistently reports very low crime rates, significantly below both state and national averages, making it one of the safer communities in the region.
Medfield public schools are highly regarded and consistently rank among the top-performing districts in Massachusetts.
The area faces moderate risk from winter storms and localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Charles River, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient.
The area maintains a stable suburban economic profile with proximity to major Boston-area employment hubs.
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 primarily commute to Boston and the surrounding I-95/Route 128 technology and corporate corridor via car or commuter rail.
The area features extensive local parkland, the Charles River, and proximity to regional golf courses and suburban shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand, with rents trending upward in line with regional suburban growth.
The local economy is driven by professional services, education, and healthcare, with many residents employed in the greater Boston metropolitan area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with access to major highways like Route 109 and Route 27; public transit is limited to regional bus and rail connections in neighboring towns.
Development is strictly managed through town planning boards, focusing on preserving the historic character of the town while allowing for modest residential infill.
null
Parcels are served by the Medfield Public Schools district and local municipal utility services.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with coastal-influenced weather patterns and winter storm damage.
null
null
null
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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 & Museum4.617.2 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.59.8 mi
- Apex Entertainment Marlborough4.417.8 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.517.4 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.517.5 mi
- Fenway Park4.815.3 mi
- TD Garden4.617.5 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.67 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.517.1 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.97.8 mi
- AMC Framingham 164.29.2 mi
- Sri Lakshmi Temple4.89.1 mi
- Blue Hills Reservation4.711.2 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.510.6 mi
- Larz Anderson Park4.712.1 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.815 mi
- Boston Public Library4.816.1 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.714.8 mi
- Museum of Science4.717.3 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.617.2 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.812.5 mi
- Blue Hills Reservation4.711.2 mi
- Larz Anderson Park4.712.1 mi
- Hopkinton State Park4.612.2 mi
- Borderland State Park4.811 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.97.8 mi
- Fore Kicks Sports Complex and Golf Course4.56.7 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.911.2 mi
- George Wright4.510.4 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course412.8 mi
- Wrentham Village Premium Outlets4.510.5 mi
- Natick Mall4.58.9 mi
- Legacy Place4.47.2 mi
- Patriot Place4.66.9 mi
- Wards Berry Farm4.67.6 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.119.5 mi
- Worcester Regional Airport4.629.7 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.520.4 mi
- The Lounge3.419.3 mi
- Boston Skydive Center520.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large reservation featuring extensive hiking trails and scenic vistas.
Provides recreational opportunities including kayaking and canoeing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.