United States Homes Sold: All Residential: Boston, MA data was reported at 5,340.000 Unit th in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,053.000 Unit th for Jun 2020. United States Homes Sold: All Residential: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 4,022.500 Unit th from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,435.000 Unit th in Jun 2016 and a record low of 2,017.000 Unit th in Feb 2015. United States Homes Sold: All Residential: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB017: Homes Sold: by Metropolitan Areas.

Graph and download economic data for All-Transactions House Price Index for Boston, MA (MSAD) (ATNHPIUS14454Q) from Q3 1977 to Q3 2025 about Boston, MA, appraisers, HPI, housing, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

United States Homes Sold: sa: All Residential: Boston, MA data was reported at 3,702.939 Unit th in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,776.793 Unit th for Jun 2020. United States Homes Sold: sa: All Residential: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 4,196.612 Unit th from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,454.584 Unit th in Jan 2017 and a record low of 2,776.793 Unit th in Jun 2020. United States Homes Sold: sa: All Residential: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB018: Homes Sold: by Metropolitan Areas: Seasonally Adjusted.

Graph and download economic data for Home Price Sales Pair Counts for Boston, Massachusetts (BOXRPSNSA) from Jan 1987 to Aug 2025 about Boston, sales, HPI, housing, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

United States Homes Sold: Single Family: Boston, MA data was reported at 3,391.000 Unit th in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,591.000 Unit th for Jun 2020. United States Homes Sold: Single Family: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 2,398.000 Unit th from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,977.000 Unit th in Jul 2015 and a record low of 1,136.000 Unit th in Feb 2014. United States Homes Sold: Single Family: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB017: Homes Sold: by Metropolitan Areas.

Graph and download economic data for Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (CBSA) (ACTLISCOU14460) from Jul 2016 to Oct 2025 about Boston, NH, MA, active listing, listing, and USA.

The S&P Case Shiller Boston Home Price Index has been on an upward trend in the past years. The index measures changes in the prices of existing single-family homes. The index value was equal to 100 as of January 2000, so if the index value is equal to 130 in a given month, for example, it means that the house prices have increased by 30 percent since 2000. The value of the S&P Case Shiller Boston Home Price Index amounted to nearly ****** in August 2025. That was above the national average.

The United States home construction market, valued at approximately $700 billion in 2025, is experiencing robust growth, projected to maintain a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 3% through 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key factors. Firstly, a persistent housing shortage, particularly in desirable urban areas like New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, continues to drive demand. Secondly, favorable demographic trends, including millennial household formation and an increasing preference for homeownership, are bolstering the sector. Furthermore, low interest rates (though this is subject to change depending on economic conditions) have historically made mortgages more accessible, stimulating construction activity. However, the market isn't without its challenges. Rising material costs, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions continue to exert upward pressure on construction prices, potentially impacting affordability and slowing growth in certain segments. The market is segmented by dwelling type (apartments & condominiums, villas, other), construction type (new construction, renovation), and geographic location, with significant activity concentrated in major metropolitan areas. The dominance of large national builders like D.R. Horton, Lennar Corp, and PulteGroup highlights the industry's consolidation trend, while the growth of multi-family construction reflects shifting urban preferences. Looking ahead, the market's trajectory will depend on macroeconomic factors, interest rate fluctuations, government policies impacting housing affordability, and the ability of the industry to address supply-chain and labor challenges. Innovation in construction technologies, sustainable building practices, and prefabricated homes are also emerging trends expected to significantly influence market dynamics over the forecast period. The competitive landscape is characterized by a mix of large publicly traded companies and smaller regional builders. While established players dominate the market share, opportunities exist for smaller firms specializing in niche markets, such as sustainable or luxury home construction, or those focused on specific geographic areas. The ongoing expansion of the market signifies significant potential for investment and growth, despite the hurdles currently impacting the sector. Addressing supply chain disruptions and labor shortages will be crucial for sustained growth. Continued demand in key urban centers and evolving consumer preferences toward specific dwelling types will be critical factors determining the market's future trajectory. Recent developments include: June 2022 - Pulte Homes - a national brand of PulteGroup, Inc. - announced the opening of its newest Boston-area community, Woodland Hill. Offering 46 new construction single-family homes in the charming town of Grafton, the community is conveniently located near schools, dining, and entertainment, with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail less than a mile away. The collection of home designs at Woodland Hill includes three two-story floor plans, ranging in size from 3,013 to 4,019 sq. ft. with four to six bedrooms, 2.5-3.5 baths, and 2-3 car garages. These spacious home designs feature flexible living spaces, plenty of natural light, gas fireplaces, and the signature Pulte Planning Center®, a unique multi-use workstation perfect for homework or a family office., December 2022 - D.R. Horton, Inc. announced the acquisition of Riggins Custom Homes, one of the largest builders in Northwest Arkansas. The homebuilding assets of Riggins Custom Homes and related entities (Riggins) acquired include approximately 3,000 lots, 170 homes in inventory, and 173 homes in the sales order backlog. For the trailing twelve months ended November 30, 2022, Riggins closed 153 homes (USD 48 million in revenue) with an average home size of approximately 1,925 square feet and an average sales price of USD 313,600. D.R. Horton expects to pay approximately USD 107 million in cash for the purchase, and the Company plans to combine the Riggins operations with the current D.R. Horton platform in Northwest Arkansas.. Notable trends are: High-interest Rates are Negatively Impacting the Market.

This statistic shows the share of searches for premium homes in selected cities in the United States in the first quarter 2018. In the first quarter of 2018, premium homes made up **** percent of the home searches in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but only **** percent in Boston, Massachusetts.

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Home Price Sales Pair Counts for Boston, Massachusetts was 4306.00000 Units in August of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Home Price Sales Pair Counts for Boston, Massachusetts reached a record high of 6614.00000 in August of 2004 and a record low of 1332.00000 in March of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Home Price Sales Pair Counts for Boston, Massachusetts - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

This statistic shows the housing markets with the largest year-on-year change in house flips in the United States in 2018. The house flipping rate in Boston, Massachusetts was 33 percent higher in 2018 than in 2017. House flipping is a real estate term which refers to the practice of an investor buying property with the aim of reselling them for a profit. The investor either invests capital into each respective property in the form of renovations or simply resells the properties if home prices are on the rise.

Graph and download economic data for Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (CBSA) (MEDDAYONMAR14460) from Jul 2016 to Oct 2025 about Boston, NH, MA, median, and USA.

United States Sold Above Asking: All Residential: Boston, MA data was reported at 47.378 % in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.130 % for Jun 2020. United States Sold Above Asking: All Residential: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 31.813 % from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.952 % in May 2018 and a record low of 12.831 % in Feb 2012. United States Sold Above Asking: All Residential: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB021: Homes Sold Above Asking: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Homes Sold: Condo/Co-op: Boston, MA data was reported at 1,144.000 Unit th in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 877.000 Unit th for Jun 2020. United States Homes Sold: Condo/Co-op: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 873.500 Unit th from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,408.000 Unit th in Jun 2017 and a record low of 447.000 Unit th in Feb 2012. United States Homes Sold: Condo/Co-op: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB017: Homes Sold: by Metropolitan Areas.

This dataset details the various cross-sectional and longitudinal data files of the City of Boston's property assessment data. These data were curated and added to by the Boston Area Research Initiative. The corresponding documentation details information about the various attributes and measures within these data files. Note that Assessments from the year of 2022 are those published in 2023. (2023-11-30)

This dataset provides information about the number of properties, residents, and average property values for State Street cross streets in Boston, MA.

This dataset provides information about the number of properties, residents, and average property values for Hill Place cross streets in Boston, MA.

Graph and download economic data for Housing Inventory: New Listing Count Month-Over-Month in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (CBSA) (NEWLISCOUMM14460) from Jul 2017 to Oct 2025 about Boston, NH, MA, new, listing, and USA.

Boston Housing Dataset

The Boston Housing dataset is a well-known dataset in the field of predictive modeling and statistics. It contains information collected by the U.S. Census Service concerning housing in the area of Boston Mass.

Dataset Overview

• Number of Instances: 506
• Number of Attributes: 14 (including the target variable)

Attributes

The dataset includes the following features:

1. CRIM - Per capita crime rate by town.
2. ZN - Proportion of residential land zoned for lots over 25,000 sq. ft.
3. INDUS - Proportion of non-retail business acres per town.
4. CHAS - Charles River dummy variable (1 if tract bounds river; 0 otherwise).
5. NOX - Nitric oxides concentration (parts per 10 million).
6. RM - Average number of rooms per dwelling.
7. AGE - Proportion of owner-occupied units built prior to 1940.
8. DIS - Weighted distances to five Boston employment centers.
9. RAD - Index of accessibility to radial highways.
10. TAX - Full-value property tax rate per $10,000.
11. PTRATIO - Pupil-teacher ratio by town.
12. B - ( B ) stands for ( 1000(Bk - 0.63)^2 ) where ( Bk ) is the proportion of Black residents by town.
13. LSTAT - Percentage of lower status of the population.
14. MEDV - Median value of owner-occupied homes in $1000s (target variable).

Use Cases

This dataset can be used for:

• Regression Analysis: To predict the value of homes based on the features provided.
• Exploratory Data Analysis: To analyze the relationships between different variables.
• Machine Learning: As a benchmark dataset for testing regression models.

Citation

Details about the dataset and its original source can be found in the following reference:

• Harrison, D. and Rubinfeld, D. L. (1978). "Hedonic housing prices and the demand for clean air." J. Environ. Economics and Management, 5, 81-102.

Boston Area - Median Home Listing Price - Historical chart and current data through 2025.