The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02466 sells for about $1,500,000, or $565 per square foot.
Prices are down 11.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 127 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,400 a month.
ZIP 02466 — Newton
The 02466 market is currently experiencing significant headwinds, characterized by a high median price of $1.5M and a sharp year-over-year decline in values. Low inventory and high days on market suggest a cooling environment where buyers are increasingly selective. The data reflects a challenging submarket for new investors compared to more stable neighboring ZIPs.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking high-quality schools and proximity to Boston, though it requires a significant capital commitment and patience for the low-inventory market.
Median prices moved down 11.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 127 days on market with 45.3 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 3.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02466, Middlesex County, MA
Newton is consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in Massachusetts, with crime rates significantly lower than both state and national averages.
The area is served by the highly-regarded Newton Public Schools, which are consistently ranked among the top districts in Massachusetts for academic performance.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flood risks in low-lying areas near the Charles River.
The area benefits from proximity to major Boston-area employment hubs and the ongoing redevelopment of transit-oriented corridors in Newton.
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 excellent access to the MBTA Green Line and commuter rail services, providing direct transit links to downtown Boston and the Longwood Medical Area.
The ZIP features extensive access to the Charles River pathways, numerous local parks, and proximity to the shopping and dining districts of Newton Centre and Auburndale.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, with a significant portion of inventory consisting of single-family homes and multi-family conversions.
The local economy is anchored by proximity to Boston's biotech, education, and financial sectors, with many residents commuting to major employers in the Greater Boston area.
The area is well-served by the MBTA Green Line (D branch) and the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), facilitating efficient regional transit.
Ongoing development focuses on transit-oriented, mixed-use projects near MBTA stations to increase housing density.
Parcels are subject to the Newton Public Schools district and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure, including winter storm damage and flood risks in specific zones.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and incomebyzipcode.com
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 & Museum4.610 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.618.1 mi
- Apex Entertainment Marlborough4.417.3 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.510.3 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.59.9 mi
- Fenway Park4.87.6 mi
- TD Garden4.69.5 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.617.3 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.510.1 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.911.3 mi
- Fenway Park4.87.6 mi
- Boston Common4.79.2 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.87.8 mi
- New England Aquarium4.410.1 mi
- Harvard Square4.66.8 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.87.8 mi
- Boston Public Library4.88.6 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.77.5 mi
- Museum of Science4.79.1 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.610 mi
- Boston Common4.79.2 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.48.4 mi
- Public Garden4.89 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.88.6 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.86.8 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.911.3 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.612.1 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.94.9 mi
- George Wright4.57.7 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course43.8 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.39.7 mi
- Burlington Mall4.49.9 mi
- Natick Mall4.57.6 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.58.3 mi
- Quincy Market4.59.8 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.112.2 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.512.2 mi
- The Lounge3.411.9 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.111.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive green space and walking trails along the river.
A primary commercial hub featuring local boutiques and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.