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Dedham, MA — ZIP 02026

Population: 25,237 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 02026 (Dedham, MA) is $765,275 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $755,000 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,099/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$765,275

Typical home value

+2.3%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$765,275
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.8%
10-year appreciation
+67.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$765,275
House Price Index (state)
493.1 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$755,000
Median list price
$777,000
Median price per sqft
$448
1-year sale-price change
-5.9%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
110
For-sale inventory
76
Sale-to-list ratio
101.9%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
28

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,099/mo
1-year rent change
+3.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,440/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,518/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,008/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,584/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,953/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.3 : 1
Schools include
Early Childhood Center, Avery, Dedham High, Greenlodge, Dedham Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A03
NFIP flood claims on record
77
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Lower Neponset River (3.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.3°F
Average high
61.7°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.8 in
Annual snowfall
56.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
308
Days with Moderate air quality
55
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
149,816
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
140,401

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (6 mi)
National parks include
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Adams National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
WALDEN BEHAVIORAL CARE, LLC
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,202 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1956
Housing built before 1970
70.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.7%
Median annual property tax
$7,918
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
83.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
312,340
Average weekly wage
$1,676
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,194

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 02026State medianUS median
Typical home value$765,275$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$755,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$3,099/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,918$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 02026?
$765,275.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02026?
$755,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02026?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02026?
Typical rent: $3,099/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 02026?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, cold wave.
Is ZIP 02026 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 02026. 77 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A03. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02026?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 02026?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02026?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lower Neponset River, 3.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 02026?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 02026 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 02026?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02026?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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