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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01742

Middlesex County · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Typical home value

$1,460,069[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.2%
5-year / yr
+6.9%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+414.0%
vs metro
+101.1%
vs state
+138.7%
ZIP 01742 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01742 in MA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 01742 is worth $1,460,069 — 101.1% above the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,709 a month — a 3.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$3,709[2]
Gross yield
3.0%[2]
Cap rate
1.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$18,123[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Middlesex County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
18,448[3]
Median household income
$195,125[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Middlesex County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-5,282[5]
Moved in
47,132
Moved out
52,414

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Concord Carlisle High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Concord-Carlisle

    1,230 students

  • Concord Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Concord

    654 students

  • Willard

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Concord

    451 students

  • Thoreau

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Concord

    436 students

  • Alcott

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Concord

    430 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.8%
Annual rent$44,511

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$7,383
Loan principal$1,168,055
Down payment$292,014
Total interest paid$1,489,790

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.73
Monthly cost to own$10,108
Monthly rent$3,709

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
80th percentile[1]
Rental yield
8th percentile[2]
Property tax
69th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01742?
The typical home in 01742 is worth $1,460,069, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01742?
Home values in 01742 are up 1.2% over the past year, and up 6.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 01742?
A typical home in 01742 rents for about $3,709 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 01742?
The effective property tax rate in 01742 is 1.2% — roughly $18,123 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 01742?
ZIP code 01742 has a population of 18,448 and a median household income of $195,125.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • MA

    Typical home
    $1,443,607
    Gross yield
  • Belmont CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $1,481,251
    Gross yield
    2.5%
  • Newton, MA

    Typical home
    $1,437,337
    Gross yield
    2.9%
  • Newton, MA

    Typical home
    $1,437,064
    Gross yield
    3.2%
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $1,418,184
    Gross yield
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $1,504,651
    Gross yield
    3.2%

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