Wayland, MA 01778 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Wayland, MA—01778

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$1,177,000

1.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$220,000

26.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

24.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.3%

Median Rent

$3,650

1.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,150

11.5% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,800

6.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$4,500

11.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Wayland, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Wayland, MA is $1,177,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.5%. This indicates that home prices in Wayland, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.3%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$1,177,000	1.5%
Single Family	$1,230,000	1.2%
Condos	$923,000	0.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Wayland, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Wayland, MA is $3,870, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Wayland, MA is studios: $1,770, 1-bedrooms: $2,150, 2-bedrooms: $3,320, 3-bedrooms: $4,660, 4-bedrooms: $7,200. The most common rental property sizes in Wayland, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 39.4% and 33.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,650	$3,870
Studio Rent	$1,750	$1,770
1 Bed Rent	$2,150	$2,150
2 Bed Rent	$2,800	$3,320
3 Bed Rent	$4,500	$4,660
4 Bed Rent	$7,300	$7,200

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.2%

1 Bedroom

33.9%

2 Bedrooms

39.4%

3 Bedrooms

15.8%

4 Bedrooms

2.7%

5+ Bedrooms

4.0%

Property Listings — Wayland, MA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wayland, MA is 13. This is a decrease of -24.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 23.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,650,000	26.0%
Listing Count	53	31.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	31.0%
Days on Market	13	-24.0%

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Demographics — Wayland, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wayland, MA has a population of 13,900, which has remained stable by -0.4% over the past 5 years. Wayland, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 25.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 77.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 33.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	13,900	-0.4%
% Under 18	25.0%	-5.3%
% Seniors	19.6%	8.9%
% WFH	33.2%	183.8%
% w/ College Degree	77.7%	-6.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wayland, MA is a predominantly white area, with 74.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wayland, MA is asian, making up 14.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 18.3% of the population in Wayland, MA, and this percentage has increased by 31.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	74.8%	-7.9%
% Black	0.8%	33.3%
% Hispanic	5.2%	26.8%
% Asian	14.0%	23.9%
% Foreign Born	18.3%	31.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Wayland, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 244 mortgage originations in Wayland, MA, of which 98.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 46.0%, with 3.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Wayland, MA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	244
% Conventional Loans	98.0%
% Government Loans	2.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Wayland, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Wayland, MA under the Section 8 program is 6.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Wayland, MA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	174
Total Units Section 8	38
% Rentals under Section 8	6.7%
% Occupied Section 8	96.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$420	$2,150	$2,570
2 Bedroom	$250	$2,800	$3,050
3 Bedroom	-$830	$4,500	$3,670
4 Bedroom	-$3,260	$7,300	$4,040

Wayland, MA—01778

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wayland, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wayland, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wayland, MA

Demographics — Wayland, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wayland, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wayland, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wayland, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wayland, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Weston, MA

Sudbury, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.5
Median Home Price	$1,177,000
Median Household Income	$220,000

Wayland, MA—01778

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wayland, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wayland, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wayland, MA

Demographics — Wayland, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wayland, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wayland, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wayland, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wayland, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Weston, MA

Sudbury, MA

Natick, MA

Lincoln, MA

Framingham, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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