Stoneham, MA 02180 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Stoneham, MA—02180

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$774,000

1.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$113,000

18.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

174.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.7%

Median Rent

$3,200

5.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$3,100

12.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,200

6.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,500

14.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Stoneham, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Stoneham, MA is $774,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.3%. This indicates that home prices in Stoneham, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$774,000	1.3%
Single Family	$827,000	1.1%
Condos	$443,000	3.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Stoneham, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Stoneham, MA is $3,220, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Stoneham, MA is studios: $2,160, 1-bedrooms: $2,980, 2-bedrooms: $3,400, 3-bedrooms: $3,540, 4-bedrooms: $5,500. The most common rental property sizes in Stoneham, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 48.2% and 36.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,200	$3,220
Studio Rent	$1,940	$2,160
1 Bed Rent	$3,100	$2,980
2 Bed Rent	$3,200	$3,400
3 Bed Rent	$3,500	$3,540
4 Bed Rent	$4,500	$5,500

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.9%

1 Bedroom

36.2%

2 Bedrooms

48.2%

3 Bedrooms

7.8%

4 Bedrooms

1.9%

Property Listings — Stoneham, MA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Stoneham, MA is 25. This is a increase of 90.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$564,000	7.0%
Listing Count	18	97.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	97.0%
Days on Market	43	174.0%

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Demographics — Stoneham, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Stoneham, MA has a population of 23,000, which has increased by 3.8% over the past 5 years. Stoneham, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.3% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 54.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 19.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	23,000	3.8%
% Under 18	20.3%	14.7%
% Seniors	20.7%	3.5%
% WFH	19.7%	579.3%
% w/ College Degree	54.0%	21.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Stoneham, MA is a predominantly white area, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Stoneham, MA is asian, making up 7.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 12.7% of the population in Stoneham, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 3.8% 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	82.1%	-7.8%
% Black	0.9%	-66.7%
% Hispanic	4.6%	24.3%
% Asian	7.1%	115.2%
% Foreign Born	12.7%	-3.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Stoneham, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 337 mortgage originations in Stoneham, MA, of which 96.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 51.0%, with 9.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Stoneham, MA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	337
% Conventional Loans	96.0%
% Government Loans	4.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Stoneham, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Stoneham, MA under the Section 8 program is 10.7%. 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. In Stoneham, 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	289
Total Units Section 8	289
% Rentals under Section 8	10.7%
% Occupied Section 8	96.7%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$920	$3,100	$2,180
2 Bedroom	-$620	$3,200	$2,580
3 Bedroom	-$390	$3,500	$3,110
4 Bedroom	-$1,080	$4,500	$3,420

Stoneham, MA—02180

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Stoneham, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Stoneham, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Stoneham, MA

Demographics — Stoneham, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Stoneham, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Stoneham, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Stoneham, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Stoneham, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6
Median Home Price	$774,000
Median Household Income	$113,000

Stoneham, MA—02180

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Stoneham, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Stoneham, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Stoneham, MA

Demographics — Stoneham, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Stoneham, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Stoneham, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Stoneham, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Stoneham, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Melrose, MA

Wakefield, MA

Medford, MA

Winchester, MA

Woburn, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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