ZIP 02122 covers residential neighborhoods in Dorchester, located within Suffolk County, MA, part of the broader Boston housing market. The typical home value in ZIP 02122 in the Dorchester housing market is $679,713, with a typical rent of $3,133 per month. That puts the local home-value-to-annual-rent ratio at 18.1.
Key stats
- ZIP 02122 is around the 26th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for home value.
- ZIP 02122 is around the 44th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition.
- The market-level home-value-to-annual-rent ratio is 18.1.
- 69 homes went pending for every 100 new listings in the current reading.
- Supply and buyer competition did not produce a clear easing or tightening split.
- Typical home value
- $679,713
- Typical rent
- $3,133
- Homes for sale
- 48
- Buyer competition
- 42
- New listings
- 16
- Homes going pending
- 11
- Listings with price cuts
- 32.7%
Price and rent in ZIP 02122
ZIP 02122 is around the 26th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for home value. ZIP 02122 is around the 31st percentile of tracked local ZIPs for rent.
ZIP 02122 home value & rent trend (past 12 months)
Typical home value rose 0.8% over the past 12 months, from $674,520 to $679,713. It rose in 7 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +0.5% in March 2026.
Typical rent rose 2.2% over the past 12 months, from $3,066 to $3,133. It rose in 6 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +2.5% in April 2026.
How ZIP 02122 compares to the metro
ZIP 02122's typical home value is 16.7% below the metro median of $815,935. ZIP 02122's typical rent is 5.0% below the metro median of $3,297. ZIP 02122's buyer competition is 2.3% below the metro median of 43.
Supply, pending activity, and competition
ZIP 02122 is around the 26th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for for-sale inventory. ZIP 02122 is around the 44th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition. 69 homes went pending for every 100 new listings in the current reading. Supply and buyer competition did not produce a clear easing or tightening split. Over the 12 readings on record, inventory moved between 35 and 50 — a 15-point spread across 27 comparable tracked ZIPs.
Nearby markets worth comparing
Relevant nearby ZIP pages include 02124, 02125, 02121, 02126.
Continue your market research
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- Boston Metro housing market overviewReturn to the broader parent market.
02122 Housing Market Overview FAQ
What is the typical home value in ZIP 02122?
The typical home value in ZIP 02122 is $679,713 in the latest monthly reading.
What is the typical rent in ZIP 02122?
Typical rent in ZIP 02122 is $3,133 per month.
What is the home-value-to-rent ratio in ZIP 02122?
ZIP 02122 has a home-value-to-annual-rent ratio of 18.1.
Sources and method
- HomeMarketCap.com data sources: home value, rent, inventory, and market activity datasets
- HomeMarketCap.com methodology: definitions and calculation rules