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U.S. ZIP Code · MA02493

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

Typical home value

$2,272,824[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.5%
5-year / yr
+8.1%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+700.1%
vs metro
+213.1%
vs state
+271.5%
ZIP 02493 location in MA
Location of ZIP 02493 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 02493 is worth $2,272,824 — 213.1% above the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.5%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$22,226[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
11,579[3]
Median household income
$250,001[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
  • Weston High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Weston

    662 students

  • Weston Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Weston

    428 students

  • Woodland

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Weston

    324 students

  • Country

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Weston

    318 students

  • Field Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Weston

    304 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$11,493
Loan principal$1,818,259
Down payment$454,565
Total interest paid$2,319,089

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$15,243
Monthly rent

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
95th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
39th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02493?
The typical home in 02493 is worth $2,272,824, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02493?
Home values in 02493 are up 5.5% over the past year, and up 8.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 02493?
The effective property tax rate in 02493 is 1.0% — roughly $22,226 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02493?
ZIP code 02493 has a population of 11,579 and a median household income of $250,001.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Wellesley CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $2,233,867
    Gross yield
    2.0%
  • Newton, MA

    Typical home
    $2,187,920
    Gross yield
  • NH

    Typical home
    $2,387,310
    Gross yield
  • Newton, MA

    Typical home
    $1,881,636
    Gross yield
    2.3%
  • Wellesley CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $1,843,878
    Gross yield
    2.8%
  • Dover CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $1,785,550
    Gross yield

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