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Dorchester

DORCHESTER, MA 02122

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Suffolk County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
27
⇧ 68.8% vs 16 last year
Pending
2
7% pending ratio
Median Price
$649,000
⇩ 11% vs $729,000 last year
Average Price
$717,622
⇩ 4% vs $747,220 last year
Days on Market
54
⇧ 12.5% vs 48 days last year

Market Context

Population: 24,705  ·  Density: 5,619.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $81,025

Typical home value: $632,548  ·  Homeownership: 45.6%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The DORCHESTER, MA real estate market (02122) currently shows 27 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 54 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 11 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 54 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 11% year-over-year, from $729,000 to $649,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 27 this year vs 16 last year
  • Days on market: 54 now vs 48 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $649,000 (-11% YoY)
  • Average: $717,622 (-4% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 4.7 miles — 379 listings ($912,770,427 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
02122Dorchester, MA 021220.0 mi27$19,375,794$649,000$717,622
02171Quincy, MA 021711.4 mi17$17,174,148$787,400$1,010,244
02121Dorchester, MA 021212.0 mi9$5,178,474$585,000$575,386
02170Quincy, MA 021702.6 mi4$3,198,000$799,500$799,500
02127South Boston, MA 021272.9 mi70$77,732,060$1,099,000$1,110,458
02130Jamaica Plain, MA 021303.4 mi29$29,778,969$785,000$1,026,861
02210Boston, MA 022103.8 mi43$165,340,289$2,175,000$3,845,123
02115Boston, MA 021153.9 mi41$181,335,538$1,495,000$4,422,818
02199Boston, MA 021994.0 mi6$68,902,800$6,299,000$11,483,800
02169Quincy, MA 021694.1 mi53$36,637,787$689,000$691,279
02108Boston, MA 021084.4 mi28$169,796,872$5,995,000$6,064,174
02215Boston, MA 022154.5 mi20$51,809,360$934,000$2,590,468
02445Brookline, MA 024454.7 mi32$86,510,336$2,095,000$2,703,448

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DORCHESTER, MA 02122?

As of January 2026, there are 27 active listings in DORCHESTER, MA (zip code 02122), compared to 16 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DORCHESTER, MA 02122?

The median listing price in DORCHESTER, MA 02122 is $649,000 as of January 2026, a 11% decrease from $729,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in DORCHESTER, MA?

Homes in DORCHESTER, MA 02122 spend an average of 54 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 48 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DORCHESTER, MA 02122?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, DORCHESTER, MA 02122 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 11 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 54 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in DORCHESTER, MA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in DORCHESTER, MA 02122 save an estimated $12,980 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $649,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.