Cities with the most expensive homes in the Boston metro area

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January 27, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Boston metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 15, the sits at 6.06%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Boston metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. Data was available for 197 cities and towns.

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#30. Norwell, MA

- Typical home value: $1,004,366
- 1-year price change: +6.1%
- 5-year price change: +50.8%

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#29. Arlington, MA

- Typical home value: $1,021,965
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +30.8%

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#28. Medfield, MA

- Typical home value: $1,024,167
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +43.5%

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#27. Milton, MA

- Typical home value: $1,027,007
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +33.2%

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#26. Boxford, MA

- Typical home value: $1,027,381
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +43.0%

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#25. Wenham, MA

- Typical home value: $1,028,032
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +53.7%

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#24. Lynnfield, MA

- Typical home value: $1,053,184
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +43.1%

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#23. Duxbury, MA

- Typical home value: $1,055,301
- 1-year price change: +3.9%
- 5-year price change: +55.3%

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#22. Brookline, MA

- Typical home value: $1,098,423
- 1-year price change: -2.2%
- 5-year price change: +8.7%

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#21. Newington, NH

- Typical home value: $1,100,138
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +48.8%

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#20. Sudbury, MA

- Typical home value: $1,104,345
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +48.9%

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#19. Wayland, MA

- Typical home value: $1,108,835
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +45.5%

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#18. Sherborn, MA

- Typical home value: $1,175,995
- 1-year price change: +3.5%
- 5-year price change: +43.6%

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#17. Westwood, MA

- Typical home value: $1,178,856
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +45.6%

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#16. Rye, NH

- Typical home value: $1,233,844
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +66.4%

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#15. Hingham, MA

- Typical home value: $1,248,271
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +48.6%

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#14. Manchester, MA

- Typical home value: $1,267,753
- 1-year price change: +5.1%
- 5-year price change: +51.0%

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#13. Carlisle, MA

- Typical home value: $1,269,698
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +48.0%

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#12. Cohasset, MA

- Typical home value: $1,376,188
- 1-year price change: +4.1%
- 5-year price change: +50.9%

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#11. Belmont, MA

- Typical home value: $1,381,745
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +31.4%

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#10. Concord, MA

- Typical home value: $1,391,022
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +51.1%

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#9. Newton, MA

- Typical home value: $1,440,646
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +37.6%

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#8. Lincoln, MA

- Typical home value: $1,455,367
- 1-year price change: +4.3%
- 5-year price change: +47.1%

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#7. Needham, MA

- Typical home value: $1,473,766
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +45.7%

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#6. Winchester, MA

- Typical home value: $1,485,426
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +37.6%

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#5. Lexington, MA

- Typical home value: $1,514,316
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +42.9%

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#4. Dover, MA

- Typical home value: $1,697,634
- 1-year price change: +4.5%
- 5-year price change: +44.7%

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#3. Wellesley, MA

- Typical home value: $1,934,976
- 1-year price change: +4.3%
- 5-year price change: +47.3%

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#2. Weston, MA

- Typical home value: $2,157,574
- 1-year price change: +4.9%
- 5-year price change: +57.8%

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#1. New Castle, NH

- Typical home value: $2,329,215
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +75.8%

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