The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02188 sells for about $649,000, or $379 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.33% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,500 a month.
ZIP 02188 — Weymouth
The 02188 housing market shows sustained demand with a median price of $649,000 and low inventory levels. While price growth remains positive, the market is characterized by limited supply and steady buyer interest. Some specific metrics like tax history were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and families looking for a suburban environment with transit access to Boston, offering a balance of coastal amenities and residential stability.
Median prices moved up 8.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 0.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 7.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02188, Norfolk County, MA
The area is served by Weymouth Public Schools, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the South Shore region.
Coastal areas of Weymouth face flood risks, and property insurance premiums in Massachusetts have seen upward pressure due to climate-related hazard exposure.
Weymouth benefits from its proximity to Boston and ongoing transit-oriented development, with major infrastructure including the MBTA Commuter Rail and local redevelopment projects.
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 have access to the MBTA Commuter Rail (Greenbush Line) and bus services, providing a direct transit link to Boston's employment core.
The area features access to Webb Memorial State Park, various local beaches, and proximity to the Back River, alongside retail centers along the Route 18 and Route 3 corridors.
The rental market remains competitive with low vacancy pressure, driven by demand from commuters seeking alternatives to Boston prices.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and professional services, with significant employment spillover from the greater Boston metropolitan area.
The area is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail Greenbush Line and major highway access via Route 3.
Ongoing redevelopment efforts focus on mixed-use projects and transit-oriented housing near the South Weymouth commuter rail station.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and the Weymouth Public School district levy.
Property insurance costs are influenced by coastal flood zone designations and regional market trends in Massachusetts.
Data derived from ZCTA 02188 census profiles and Point2Homes reporting.
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 & Museum4.611 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.510.8 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.49 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.511.5 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.716.2 mi
- Fenway Park4.811.9 mi
- TD Garden4.612.2 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.617.5 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.510.5 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.99.8 mi
- Fenway Park4.811.9 mi
- Boston Common4.711.5 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.811.4 mi
- New England Aquarium4.411.4 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.511.6 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.811.4 mi
- Boston Public Library4.811.5 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.711.5 mi
- Museum of Science4.712.4 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.611 mi
- Boston Common4.711.5 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.49.5 mi
- Public Garden4.811.6 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.811.9 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.810.7 mi
- Hingham Shipyard Marinas4.53.8 mi
- MarineMax Boston4.23.1 mi
- Squantum Yacht Club4.55.7 mi
- Safe Harbor Sunset Bay4.67 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.99.8 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.65.2 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.912.4 mi
- George Wright4.59.8 mi
- William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park4.29.2 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.511.6 mi
- Quincy Market4.511.6 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.511.6 mi
- South Shore Plaza4.43.4 mi
- Legacy Place4.411.2 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.111.2 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.512.9 mi
- The Lounge3.411.5 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.112.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A scenic waterfront park offering walking trails and views of Boston Harbor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.