Braintree, MA 02184 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Braintree, MA—02184

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$705,000

0.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$125,000

32.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

25.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.6%

Median Rent

$2,950

2.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,680

2.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,970

5.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,300

3.3% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Braintree, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Braintree, MA is $705,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.3%. This indicates that home prices in Braintree, MA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$705,000	-0.3%
Single Family	$739,000	0.0%
Condos	$481,000	1.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Braintree, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Braintree, MA is $3,000, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Braintree, MA is studios: $2,190, 1-bedrooms: $2,740, 2-bedrooms: $3,040, 3-bedrooms: $3,400, 4-bedrooms: $4,110. The most common rental property sizes in Braintree, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 46.9% and 38.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,950	$3,000
Studio Rent	$1,880	$2,190
1 Bed Rent	$2,680	$2,740
2 Bed Rent	$2,970	$3,040
3 Bed Rent	$3,300	$3,400
4 Bed Rent	$3,900	$4,110

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.7%

1 Bedroom

38.0%

2 Bedrooms

46.9%

3 Bedrooms

10.0%

4 Bedrooms

4.0%

5+ Bedrooms

0.4%

Property Listings — Braintree, MA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Braintree, MA is 37. This is a decrease of -15.0% 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 40.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$682,000	-5.0%
Listing Count	31	42.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.1%	42.0%
Days on Market	36	-25.0%

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Demographics — Braintree, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Braintree, MA has a population of 38,800, which has increased by 4.2% over the past 5 years. Braintree, 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 47.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	38,800	4.2%
% Under 18	20.3%	-12.1%
% Seniors	17.8%	6.6%
% WFH	16.9%	293.0%
% w/ College Degree	47.1%	9.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Braintree, MA is a predominantly white area, with 69.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 13.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Braintree, MA is asian, making up 21.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 19.4% of the population in Braintree, MA, and this percentage has increased by 27.6% 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	69.4%	-13.8%
% Black	3.0%	-3.2%
% Hispanic	3.1%	40.9%
% Asian	21.2%	75.2%
% Foreign Born	19.4%	27.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Braintree, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 566 mortgage originations in Braintree, MA, of which 97.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 48.0%, with 6.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Braintree, 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	566
% Conventional Loans	97.0%
% Government Loans	3.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Braintree, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Braintree, MA under the Section 8 program is 24.1%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Braintree, 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	800
Total Units Section 8	784
% Rentals under Section 8	24.1%
% Occupied Section 8	95.4%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$440	$2,680	$2,240
2 Bedroom	-$310	$2,970	$2,660
3 Bedroom	-$100	$3,300	$3,200
4 Bedroom	-$370	$3,900	$3,530

Braintree, MA—02184

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Braintree, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Braintree, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Braintree, MA

Demographics — Braintree, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Braintree, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Braintree, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Braintree, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Braintree, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5
Median Home Price	$705,000
Median Household Income	$125,000

Braintree, MA—02184

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Braintree, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Braintree, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Braintree, MA

Demographics — Braintree, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Braintree, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Braintree, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Braintree, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Braintree, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Quincy, MA

Weymouth, MA

Randolph, MA

Holbrook, MA

Weymouth, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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