ZIP 02109 covers Beacon Hill area, parts of Back Bay, Boston waterfront-adjacent core. The typical home value in ZIP 02109 in the Boston housing market is $970,519, with a typical rent of $3,777 per month. That puts the local home-value-to-annual-rent ratio at 21.4.
Key stats
- ZIP 02109 is around the 67th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for home value.
- ZIP 02109 is around the 70th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition.
- The market-level home-value-to-annual-rent ratio is 21.4.
- Supply and buyer competition did not produce a clear easing or tightening split.
- ZIP 02109's typical home value is 18.9% above the metro median of $815,935.
- Typical home value
- $970,519
- Typical rent
- $3,777
- Homes for sale
- 24
- Buyer competition
- 43
- New listings
- 7
- Listings with price cuts
- 22.1%
Price and rent in ZIP 02109
ZIP 02109 is around the 67th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for home value. ZIP 02109 is around the 77th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for rent.
ZIP 02109 home value & rent trend (past 12 months)
Typical home value rose 2.2% over the past 12 months, from $949,894 to $970,519. It rose in 9 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +0.7% in March 2026.
Typical rent rose 4.1% over the past 12 months, from $3,627 to $3,777. It rose in 7 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +2.9% in April 2026.
How ZIP 02109 compares to the metro
ZIP 02109's typical home value is 18.9% above the metro median of $815,935. ZIP 02109's typical rent is 14.6% above the metro median of $3,297.
Supply, pending activity, and competition
ZIP 02109 is around the 15th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for for-sale inventory. ZIP 02109 is around the 70th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition. Supply and buyer competition did not produce a clear easing or tightening split. Over the 12 readings on record, inventory moved between 14 and 27 — a 13-point spread across 27 comparable tracked ZIPs. Over the 12 readings on record, buyer competition moved between 43 and 73 — a 30-point spread across 27 comparable tracked ZIPs.
Nearby markets worth comparing
Relevant nearby ZIP pages include 02113, 02203, 02110, 02133.
Continue your market research
- Is Boston Housing Market Cooling?Read the related local market analysis.
- Is Boston a Buyer's Market?Read the related local market analysis.
- Compare 02109 vs 02108Compare this market with another tracked ZIP or peer group.
- Compare 02109 vs 02110Compare this market with another tracked ZIP or peer group.
- Compare 02109 vs top 5 ZIPsCompare this market with another tracked ZIP or peer group.
- ZIP 02113 housing marketReview a nearby local market with the same core measures.
- ZIP 02203 housing marketReview a nearby local market with the same core measures.
- ZIP 02110 housing marketReview a nearby local market with the same core measures.
- Boston Metro housing market overviewReturn to the broader parent market.
02109 Housing Market Overview FAQ
What is the typical home value in ZIP 02109?
The typical home value in ZIP 02109 is $970,519 in the latest monthly reading.
What is the typical rent in ZIP 02109?
Typical rent in ZIP 02109 is $3,777 per month.
What is the home-value-to-rent ratio in ZIP 02109?
ZIP 02109 has a home-value-to-annual-rent ratio of 21.4.
Sources and method
- HomeMarketCap.com data sources: home value, rent, inventory, and market activity datasets
- HomeMarketCap.com methodology: definitions and calculation rules