Investor-grade market analytics for Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Massachusetts. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$709,008
+1.7% year-over-year
5.2%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Migration: Top 99% nationally
In-migrants avg $95,901 AGI vs out-migrants $121,228
Opportunity Zone Market
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Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is in a stabilization phase with 1.7% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability pressure is significant: the price-to-income ratio of 6.3x well exceeds the national average of 4.8x. Net negative migration (-11,143 returns/year) is reducing housing demand pressure. Climate risk is moderate (52/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 5.16% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH's primary climate exposure is flooding (61/100). The composite climate risk score of 52/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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