Land and home values in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Suffolk County (metro core, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH) covers 58 square miles and 235 census tracts. Residential land is about $49.30 per sq ft at the county median, from $27.30 in its most rural tracts to $273 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $773,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $2,940 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $49.30 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $2.15M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $536,877 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $45,600 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $773,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $594,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $1.03M | upper quartile |
| Build new | $179 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $2,480 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $2,940 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $3,530 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $3,900 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.6% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 31 | $176 | $1.58M | $3,910 |
| Upper | 66 | $68.60 | $969,000 | $3,410 |
| Mid | 95 | $40.00 | $725,000 | $2,760 |
| Entry | 29 | $29.20 | $542,000 | $2,820 |
| Rural | 14 | $42.50 | $685,000 | $2,720 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Place | Subdivision | $303 | $1.12M |
| Hawthorne Place | Subdivision | $296 | $1.05M |
| Beacon Hill | Neighborhood | $280 | $1.29M |
| West End | Neighborhood | $272 | $1.09M |
| West End | Neighborhood | $268 | $1.05M |
| Villa Victoria | Subdivision | $251 | $1.49M |
| South End | Neighborhood | $250 | $1.47M |
| West Newton Apartments | Subdivision | $245 | $1.37M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Suffolk County, MA?
Residential land in Suffolk County, MA is about $49.30 per square foot, or $2.15M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $536,877. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Suffolk County, MA?
The typical (median) home in Suffolk County, MA is worth about $773,000, with entry-level homes around $594,000 and upper-end homes around $1.03M, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Suffolk County, MA?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $2,940 a month in Suffolk County, MA, a 1-bedroom about $2,480 and a 3-bedroom about $3,530 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Suffolk County, MA?
Farmland averages about $45,600 an acre in Suffolk County, MA (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.