The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02186 sells for about $929,000, or $548 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 40 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,486 a month.
ZIP 02186 — Milton
The Milton housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of $929,000 and tight inventory levels. Demand remains steady among families and professionals, though sales volume has moderated compared to the previous year.
This ZIP is ideal for established families and professionals seeking a suburban environment with high-quality schools and convenient access to Boston.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 40 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 4.8% · poverty 5.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 02186, 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.
Milton public schools are generally highly regarded, serving as a primary draw for families moving to the area.
The area is subject to standard New England climate risks, including winter storms and potential flood exposure in low-lying zones.
The area maintains a stable, affluent suburban economy with proximity to Boston's major employment hubs and limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by the Town of Milton based on local mill rates; residents are subject to standard Massachusetts state income and property tax structures.
Residents primarily commute to Boston via the MBTA Red Line or major highway corridors like I-93, offering a relatively accessible transit profile.
The area features extensive access to the Blue Hills Reservation for hiking and outdoor recreation, alongside local parks and proximity to Boston's urban amenities.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, with rents reflecting the area's affluent suburban status.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents commuting to major employers in the Greater Boston area, including healthcare, education, and finance sectors.
The area is served by MBTA bus and rail connections, with direct access to I-93 for regional travel.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and small-scale renovations rather than large-scale commercial projects.
Parcels are served by the Milton Public Schools district and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional coastal and storm-related risk factors common to the Massachusetts South Shore.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and IncomeByZipCode.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.68.4 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.517.1 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.58.4 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.415.3 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.58.9 mi
- Fenway Park4.87.9 mi
- TD Garden4.69.3 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.613.4 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.58 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.94.3 mi
- Fenway Park4.87.9 mi
- Boston Common4.78.5 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.87.3 mi
- New England Aquarium4.48.9 mi
- Harvard Square4.69.8 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.87.3 mi
- Boston Public Library4.88 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.77.3 mi
- Museum of Science4.79.3 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.68.4 mi
- Boston Common4.78.5 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.45 mi
- Public Garden4.88.4 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.88.5 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.85.4 mi
- MarineMax Boston4.25.7 mi
- Squantum Yacht Club4.54.8 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.94.3 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.62 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.96.5 mi
- George Wright4.53.4 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course48.9 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.311.2 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.57.9 mi
- Quincy Market4.58.9 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.58.9 mi
- Assembly Row4.511.1 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.19.9 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.511.4 mi
- The Lounge3.410 mi
- Boston Skydive Center529.6 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.110.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A massive state-managed forest and recreation area offering hiking, skiing, and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.