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U.S. ZIP Code · MA02149

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

Typical home value

$643,190[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.4%
5-year / yr
+4.0%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+126.4%
vs metro
-11.4%
vs state
+5.1%
ZIP 02149 location in MA
Location of ZIP 02149 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 02149 is worth $643,190 — 11.4% below the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,803 a month — a 5.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,803[2]
Gross yield
5.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,554[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
50,045[3]
Median household income
$85,218[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
11
Elementary
6
Middle
0
High
1
  • Everett High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Everett

    2,289 students

  • Parlin School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Everett

    1,012 students

  • Lafayette School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Everett

    1,000 students

  • George Keverian School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Everett

    873 students

  • Madeline English School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Everett

    780 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 yield5.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%
Annual rent$33,633

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$3,252
Loan principal$514,552
Down payment$128,638
Total interest paid$656,283

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 ratio1.49
Monthly cost to own$4,169
Monthly rent$2,803

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
17th percentile[1]
Rental yield
83rd percentile[2]
Property tax
12th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02149?
The typical home in 02149 is worth $643,190, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02149?
Home values in 02149 are up 1.4% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 02149?
A typical home in 02149 rents for about $2,803 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 02149?
The effective property tax rate in 02149 is 0.7% — roughly $4,554 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02149?
ZIP code 02149 has a population of 50,045 and a median household income of $85,218.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $644,434
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Weymouth Town, MA

    Typical home
    $648,064
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • The Pinehills CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $648,565
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Quincy, MA

    Typical home
    $636,482
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • NH

    Typical home
    $636,077
    Gross yield
  • Bridgewater Town, MA

    Typical home
    $633,164
    Gross yield
    5.0%

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