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East boston, MA — ZIP 02128

Population: 43,345 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 02128 (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, coastalflooding, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$656,174

Median home value

-0.3%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$656,174
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+9.2%
10-year appreciation
+58.4%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (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 air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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 nearby (~15 mi)
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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-9,410 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
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

ZIP 02128State medianUS median
Median 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 median home value in ZIP 02128?
$656,174.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02128?
$698,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02128?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02128?
Typical rent: $3,137/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 02128?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane.
Is ZIP 02128 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02128?
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 ZIP 02128?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02128?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 02128?
12 schools (10 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 02128 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 02128?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02128?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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