Dedham, MA 02026 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Dedham, MA—02026

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$785,000

0.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$124,000

28.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

7.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.4%

Median Rent

$3,110

1.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,900

5.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,570

2.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,800

4.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Dedham, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Dedham, MA is $785,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.9%. This indicates that home prices in Dedham, MA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$785,000	0.9%
Single Family	$799,000	0.9%
Condos	$514,000	2.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dedham, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dedham, MA is $3,380, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dedham, MA is studios: $1,600, 1-bedrooms: $2,730, 2-bedrooms: $3,560, 3-bedrooms: $3,860, 4-bedrooms: $4,960. The most common rental property sizes in Dedham, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 38.7% and 37.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,110	$3,380
Studio Rent	$1,600	$1,600
1 Bed Rent	$2,900	$2,730
2 Bed Rent	$3,570	$3,560
3 Bed Rent	$3,800	$3,860
4 Bed Rent	$4,500	$4,960

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.7%

1 Bedroom

37.6%

2 Bedrooms

38.7%

3 Bedrooms

15.3%

4 Bedrooms

4.0%

5+ Bedrooms

1.6%

Property Listings — Dedham, MA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dedham, MA is 23. This is a decrease of -7.0% 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 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$799,000	-31.0%
Listing Count	107	35.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.1%	35.0%
Days on Market	23	-7.0%

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Demographics — Dedham, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dedham, MA has a population of 25,100, which has remained stable by -1.0% over the past 5 years. Dedham, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 55.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	25,100	-1.0%
% Under 18	18.7%	-2.6%
% Seniors	20.3%	5.7%
% WFH	18.6%	244.4%
% w/ College Degree	55.1%	7.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dedham, MA is a predominantly white area, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 3.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dedham, MA is hispanic, making up 7.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 13.2% of the population in Dedham, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 7.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	80.4%	3.7%
% Black	5.1%	-42.0%
% Hispanic	7.5%	-18.5%
% Asian	3.1%	3.3%
% Foreign Born	13.2%	-7.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dedham, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 423 mortgage originations in Dedham, MA, of which 95.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 53.0%, with 12.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Dedham, MA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	423
% Conventional Loans	95.0%
% Government Loans	5.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dedham, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Dedham, MA under the Section 8 program is 13.3%. 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. In Dedham, MA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	379
Total Units Section 8	379
% Rentals under Section 8	13.3%
% Occupied Section 8	92.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$470	$2,900	$2,430
2 Bedroom	-$690	$3,570	$2,880
3 Bedroom	-$330	$3,800	$3,470
4 Bedroom	-$680	$4,500	$3,820

Dedham, MA—02026

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dedham, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dedham, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dedham, MA

Demographics — Dedham, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dedham, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dedham, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dedham, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dedham, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.5
Median Home Price	$785,000
Median Household Income	$124,000

Dedham, MA—02026

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dedham, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dedham, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dedham, MA

Demographics — Dedham, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dedham, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dedham, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dedham, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dedham, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

West Roxbury, Boston, MA

Westwood, MA

Hyde Park, Boston, MA

Norwood, MA

Roslindale, Boston, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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