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East Boston, MA

East Boston, MA.

Population: 43,345 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in East Boston, MA is $656,174 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $698,250 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,137/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coastal flooding, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$656,174

Typical home value

-0.3%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$656,174
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+9.2%
10-year appreciation
+58.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$669,288
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
$698,250
Median list price
$699,000
Median price per sqft
$639
1-year sale-price change
-2.3%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
97
For-sale inventory
169
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
128
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
47

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,137/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
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
12
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Excel Academy Charter, Boston
Schools include
Excel Academy Charter School, Guild Elementary School, McKay K-8 School, East Boston High School, O'Donnell Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
38
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lower Neponset River (9.5 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
52.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 in
Annual snowfall
49.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
279
Days with Moderate air quality
84
Highest AQI recorded (year)
106

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
229
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
323,510
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
249,699

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Boston National Historical Park (3 mi)
National parks include
Boston National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (0 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
66
Hospitals include
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARBOUR-FULLER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
-9,410 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
66.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,225
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
631,022
Average weekly wage
$2,721
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,338

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

How it compares

East BostonState medianUS median
Typical home value$656,174$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$698,250$585,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$3,137/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,225$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 East Boston, MA?
$656,174.
What is the median sale price in East Boston, MA?
$698,250.
How long do homes take to sell in East Boston, MA?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in East Boston, MA?
Typical rent: $3,137/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in East Boston, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave, hurricane.
Is East Boston, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within East Boston, MA. 38 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in East Boston, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in East Boston, MA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East Boston, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East Boston, MA?
12 schools (10 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is East Boston, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in East Boston, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East Boston, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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