The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01867 sells for about $925,000, or $453 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,991 a month.
ZIP 01867 — Reading
The housing market in 01867 is highly competitive, driven by a prosperous, well-educated population and a significant shift toward remote work. Median home prices have seen steady year-over-year growth, supported by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes. Figures for months of supply and sale-to-list ratios are not currently published for this specific ZIP code.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and remote-working professionals who value a stable, established community with high educational attainment and proximity to the Boston metro area.
Median prices moved up 7.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 3.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 01867, Middlesex County, MA
The area is characterized by a highly educated population with 66.33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
The area functions as a tech and corporate-campus hub with high remote-work participation and strong economic momentum.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
The area features a high remote-work share of 30.23%, with a mean commute time of 33.7 minutes for those traveling to employment centers.
The area offers access to local parks and community amenities within the town of Reading, with proximity to regional shopping and dining districts.
The rental market is characterized by a median rent of $1,991, with a mix of apartment complexes and residential rentals serving the local population.
The local economy is driven by a high concentration of tech and corporate-campus employment, supported by a highly educated workforce.
Data retrieved from ZipCodeDex and US Census Bureau sources.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.613.4 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.518.8 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.617.8 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.513.6 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.512.9 mi
- Fenway Park4.813.5 mi
- TD Garden4.612.3 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.513.9 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.518.8 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.413.4 mi
- New England Aquarium4.412.9 mi
- Harvard Square4.611.6 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.512.8 mi
- Museum of Science4.712.1 mi
- Salem Witch Museum3.811.2 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.814 mi
- Boston Public Library4.813.4 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.714 mi
- Museum of Science4.712.1 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.613.4 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.812.9 mi
- Harvard Yard4.711.5 mi
- Middlesex Fells Reservation4.76 mi
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial4.611.2 mi
- Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park4.712.8 mi
- Wamesit Lanes - Family Entertainment Center ( Bowling & Arcade Game Rooms )4.39.4 mi
- Trull Brook Golf Course3.910.8 mi
- Fresh Pond Golf Course4.211.3 mi
- Unicorn Golf Course3.83.6 mi
- Five Iron Golf4.912.8 mi
- Burlington Mall4.46.7 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.310.3 mi
- Quincy Market4.512.8 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.512.8 mi
- Assembly Row4.510.3 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.113.2 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.511.5 mi
- The Lounge3.412.9 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.111.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A significant local green space providing trails and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).