Stoneham, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Suffolk County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
22,986
Population
3,818/sq mi density
$112,635
Median Income
$60,479 per capita
$629,000
Home Value
$805,488 Zillow
$1,878
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
151
Violent Crime/100K
613 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$112,635 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$629,000 home value, $1,878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$629,000
123% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,878/mo
61% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,904
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$629,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$805,488
Redfin Median Sale
$675,000
Median Sale Price
$675,000
Median List Price
$559,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.1%
Owner-Occupied
28.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,878/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,983/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$675,000
Median Days on Market
22 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
14
Price Drops
37.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$430
Active Inventory
16
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $629,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $805,488 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $675,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $675,000 |
| Median List Price | $559,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $430 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,878 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,983 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 22 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Active Inventory | 16 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $430 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,904 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 27.9% |