ZIP 02126 covers residential neighborhoods in Mattapan, located within Suffolk County, MA, part of the broader Boston housing market. The typical home value in ZIP 02126 in the Mattapan housing market is $608,161, with a typical rent of $3,092 per month. That puts the local home-value-to-annual-rent ratio at 16.4.
Key stats
- ZIP 02126 is among the lowest of tracked local ZIPs for home value.
- ZIP 02126 is around the 70th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition.
- The market-level home-value-to-annual-rent ratio is 16.4.
- Supply and buyer competition did not produce a clear easing or tightening split.
- ZIP 02126's typical home value is 25.5% below the metro median of $815,935.
- Typical home value
- $608,161
- Typical rent
- $3,092
- Homes for sale
- 22
- Buyer competition
- 43
- New listings
- 5
Price and rent in ZIP 02126
ZIP 02126 is among the lowest of tracked local ZIPs for home value. ZIP 02126 is around the 19th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for rent.
ZIP 02126 home value & rent trend (past 12 months)
Typical home value fell 0.7% over the past 12 months, from $612,146 to $608,161. It rose in 6 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +0.2% in January 2026.
Typical rent rose 6.1% over the last 6 months, from $2,913 to $3,092. It rose in 3 of 5 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +4.3% in April 2026.
How ZIP 02126 compares to the metro
ZIP 02126's typical home value is 25.5% below the metro median of $815,935. ZIP 02126's typical rent is 6.2% below the metro median of $3,297.
Supply, pending activity, and competition
ZIP 02126 is around the 11th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for for-sale inventory. ZIP 02126 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 13 and 28 — a 15-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 02124, 02131, 02121, 02136.
Continue your market research
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02126 Housing Market Overview FAQ
What is the typical home value in ZIP 02126?
The typical home value in ZIP 02126 is $608,161 in the latest monthly reading.
What is the typical rent in ZIP 02126?
Typical rent in ZIP 02126 is $3,092 per month.
What is the home-value-to-rent ratio in ZIP 02126?
ZIP 02126 has a home-value-to-annual-rent ratio of 16.4.
Sources and method
- HomeMarketCap.com data sources: home value, rent, inventory, and market activity datasets
- HomeMarketCap.com methodology: definitions and calculation rules