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Dorchester, MA home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$637K1-yr changeDown1.2%

The typical home value in Dorchester, MA is $637K as of September 2026, down 1.2% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Dorchester ZIP code, the median list price is $621K and homes spend a median of 48 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Dorchester, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$637K
1-yr changeMedian across Dorchester ZIPs
-1.2%
ZIP markets live
3
County
Suffolk County

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12-month value trend

-1.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in Dorchester over the last 12 months: $645K in Sep 2025 to $637K in Sep 2026 (-1.2%).

Sep 2025$645K

Sep 2026$637K

Median Zillow home value index across Dorchester's ZIP codes.

Context

In Dorchester, the typical home value stands at $645,632, down 0.8% over the past year as of August 2026. The market shows moderate activity, with 100 homes for sale and 54 new listings recorded in September 2026. The median list price is $621,225, and homes are spending a median of 48 days on market. About 17.8% of current listings have seen price reductions, suggesting sellers are adjusting expectations in a slower environment. If you're considering selling, the combination of steady inventory and modest price adjustments indicates this is a buyer-favorable moment, so timing and pricing strategy matter.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Dorchester, MA?

Typical home value

$637K

Down1.2%YoY

Median list price

$621K

Days on market

48

Homes for sale

100

Price cuts

17.8%

New listings

54

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Dorchester's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Dorchester, MA home prices over time

Typical home values in Dorchester, MA are down 1.2% over the past year, from $645K in September 2025 to $637K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Dorchester, MA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$637,139-1.2%
September 2025$644,823No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Dorchester ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Dorchester, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Dorchester, MA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 48 days on market and 18% of listings with a price cut in the typical Dorchester ZIP code, and 54 new listings against 100 active listings across Dorchester, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Dorchester housing market forecast 2027

+0.2%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Dorchester ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.2%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Dorchester fell 1.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Dorchester?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Dorchester shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.2%), after a 1.2% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Dorchester ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Dorchester?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Dorchester, MA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Dorchester?

The typical home value in Dorchester is $645,632 as of August 2026, down 0.8% over the past year.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Dorchester?

Homes in Dorchester spend a median of 48 days on market as of September 2026.

What is the median list price in Dorchester?

The median list price in Dorchester is $621,225 as of September 2026, with 17.8% of listings having received price cuts.

Are home prices going up or down in Dorchester, MA?

Typical home values in Dorchester, MA are down 1.2% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Dorchester, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Dorchester, MA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 48 days on market and 18% of listings with a price cut in the typical Dorchester ZIP code, and 54 new listings against 100 active listings across Dorchester, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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