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Greater Boston's 5 Year Real Estate Market Forecast Summary (2025–2030)

Updated: Jul 30

 By: Amanda George, Realtor, George Group Boston | Greater Boston's 5 year Real Estate Market Forecast Summary

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For: Boston and the South Shore


  • Housing Forecast: Slow, steady price growth (~3–4% YoY) driven by affordability pressure from Boston spillover buyers. Strong rental demand continues.

  • Development Outlook: Randolph is exploring TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) zones near Holbrook-Randolph Commuter Rail. Look for new multi-family housing + retail infill projects near Crawford Square.

  • Business Growth: Modest but strategic, with medical office and logistics interest.


📍 Weymouth, MA

  • Housing Forecast: Moderate price growth (~4–6% annually), boosted by demand for proximity to Quincy/Boston and South Shore Hospital employment.

  • Development Outlook: Union Point (the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station) is a major long-term anchor with planned housing, green space, and commercial space underway.

  • Business Growth: Continued investment in healthcare corridors + commuter-centric retail.


📍 Canton, MA

  • Housing Forecast: Higher-than-average growth (~6–8% YoY), driven by demand for single-family homes and proximity to I-95/Route 128 employers.

  • Development Outlook: Limited inventory fuels renovation/expansion projects. Recent rezoning allows for denser housing near commuter rail.

  • Business Growth: Continued expansion in corporate office parks, especially tech and life sciences.


📍 Milton, MA

  • Housing Forecast: Stable, affluent market with slower growth (~2–3% YoY) due to tight inventory and limited new construction.

  • Development Outlook: Strong preservation community limits large-scale development. Most changes will be ADUs, tear-down rebuilds, or school modernization projects.

  • Business Growth: Low commercial expansion; residential character preserved.


📍 Quincy, MA

  • Housing Forecast: High growth (~6–9% YoY), strong investor interest in condos and mixed-use. Downtown and Quincy Center are hotbeds for development.

  • Development Outlook: Multiple large-scale mixed-use developments underway in Quincy Center, Wollaston, and North Quincy. MBTA access drives growth.

  • Business Growth: Retail, office, and tech-friendly hubs expanding.


📍 Braintree, MA

  • Housing Forecast: Balanced growth (~4–5% YoY), mostly in townhomes and smaller condo developments.

  • Development Outlook: Redevelopment of South Shore Plaza area and surrounding retail zones may introduce more mixed-use projects.

  • Business Growth: Retail and logistics remain strong; some interest in flex office use.


📍 Dorchester, MA

  • Housing Forecast: Strong urban market with 6–8% YoY appreciation expected. Rent pressure will remain high.

  • Development Outlook: Massive redevelopment projects like Dorchester Bay City, Uphams Corner, and Columbia Point will reshape housing, transit, and public space access.

  • Business Growth: Significant mixed-use investment and cultural revitalization.


📍 East Boston, MA

  • Housing Forecast: Volatile but rising (~5–7% YoY). Flight to affordability drives first-time buyers here, but interest rate pressure affects condo resales.

  • Development Outlook: Ongoing waterfront projects like The Eddy, Clippership Wharf, and new Logan noise buffer zones will reshape housing patterns.

  • Business Growth: Increased investment in small retail and co-working hubs; some tension with anti-displacement policies.


📍 South Boston, MA

  • Housing Forecast: High value, moderate appreciation (~5–6%) due to saturation and affordability ceilings.

  • Development Outlook: Seaport District continues explosive commercial development, but traditional Southie sees more teardown/replace and vertical expansion.

  • Business Growth: Major tech and biotech tenancy in Seaport + luxury retail.


📍 Brockton, MA

  • Housing Forecast: Strong growth potential (~7–9% YoY), driven by value seekers priced out of Boston.

  • Development Outlook: MBTA Commuter Rail + Downtown Brockton Revitalization plan supports transit-oriented housing, artist space, and mixed-income development.

  • Business Growth: Significant interest from logistics, healthcare, and creative industries; local colleges fueling innovation.

Greater Boston's 5-Year Real Estate Market Forecast

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