The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02468 sells for about $2,200,000, or $650 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,673 a month.
ZIP 02468 — Newton
The 02468 housing market remains highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and high demand for premium single-family homes. Prices continue to appreciate steadily, supported by the area's exceptional school quality and proximity to Boston's economic hubs. Market conditions are stable, with homes selling quickly at or near asking price.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking a high-quality suburban environment with top-tier schools and convenient access to Boston's employment core.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 1.0% — 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 5.6%/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 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 02468, Middlesex 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.
Newton is consistently ranked as one of the safest communities in Massachusetts, with crime rates significantly lower than both state and national averages.
The area is served by the highly-rated Newton Public Schools, which are consistently recognized for academic excellence and high college-readiness metrics.
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 local economy is anchored by proximity to Boston's innovation corridor, with major employment hubs in education, healthcare, and technology driving sustained demand.
Property taxes are assessed by the City of Newton based on a uniform tax rate applied to the full and fair cash value of real estate, with exemptions available for seniors and veterans.
Residents benefit from excellent access to the MBTA Green Line (D branch) and proximity to I-90 (Mass Pike), providing efficient transit and driving routes to downtown Boston.
The area features extensive green space including the Waban Hill Reservoir and proximity to the Charles River pathways, alongside local village shopping and dining districts.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, driven by the area's prestige and proximity to major universities and employment centers.
The economy is driven by a mix of professional services, education, and technology, with many residents commuting to Boston and Cambridge.
The area is well-served by the MBTA Green Line and major highway arteries, facilitating a robust commute to the Greater Boston employment core.
Ongoing municipal planning focuses on transit-oriented development and the preservation of historic neighborhood character.
Parcels are subject to City of Newton municipal taxes and the Newton Public Schools district levy.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in the Northeast.
Data sourced from Census Reporter and IncomeByZipCode.
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 & Museum4.69.1 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.619.6 mi
- Apex Entertainment Marlborough4.418.4 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.519.8 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.59.4 mi
- Fenway Park4.86.7 mi
- TD Garden4.68.8 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.616.4 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.59.2 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.99.8 mi
- Fenway Park4.86.7 mi
- Boston Common4.78.4 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.86.8 mi
- New England Aquarium4.49.3 mi
- Harvard Square4.66.3 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.86.8 mi
- Boston Public Library4.87.6 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.76.5 mi
- Museum of Science4.78.4 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.69.1 mi
- Boston Common4.78.4 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.47.1 mi
- Public Garden4.88.1 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.87.7 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.85.5 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.97.4 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.99.8 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.610.6 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.93.5 mi
- George Wright4.56.2 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course43.1 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.39.3 mi
- Burlington Mall4.410.8 mi
- Natick Mall4.58.3 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.57.4 mi
- Quincy Market4.59 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.111.3 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.511.6 mi
- The Lounge3.411.1 mi
- Boston Skydive Center530.8 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.110.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic village center with local boutiques and cafes.
Provides extensive walking trails and recreational water access.
Scenic local park space for passive recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.