Housing by town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Norfolk County, Massachusetts has 42 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $2,149 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,589 in 2015–2019 (+35.2%; Up after inflation).
Dover has the highest median gross rent ($2,917) and Holbrook the lowest ($1,094).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $2,149 (±$29)
- Households that rent
- 31.3%
- Median household income
- $130,739
- Places
- 42
Cities, towns and townships in Norfolk County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | $1,558 | 24.3% | $130,625 | $509,600 | $6,627 |
| Bellingham | $1,836 | 21.1% | $125,307 | $450,700 | $5,030 |
| Braintree Town | $2,024 | 22.4% | $122,214 | $656,800 | $5,436 |
| Brookline | $2,835 | 53.1% | $142,101 | $1,246,800 | $10,000 or more |
| Canton | $2,315 | 26.4% | $143,381 | $710,600 | $6,560 |
| Cohasset | $2,755 | 17.0% | $199,306 | $1,318,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Dedham | $2,042 | 26.6% | $128,955 | $661,800 | $7,918 |
| Dover | $2,917 | 2.1% | $250,000 or more | $1,340,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Foxborough | $1,843 | 26.3% | $115,833 | $606,300 | $7,275 |
| Franklin Town | $1,899 | 21.8% | $145,773 | $611,700 | $7,044 |
| Holbrook | $1,094 | 16.0% | $115,210 | $465,400 | $6,105 |
| Medfield | $2,035 | 13.9% | $235,800 | $911,100 | $10,000 or more |
| Medway | $1,575 | 14.1% | $173,750 | $617,300 | $8,730 |
| Millis | $1,696 | 16.8% | $155,996 | $603,500 | $9,344 |
| Milton | $1,474 | 14.8% | $188,529 | $933,200 | $9,677 |
| Needham | $2,409 | 16.9% | $214,308 | $1,188,500 | $10,000 or more |
| Norfolk | $2,019 | 5.1% | $200,720 | $725,200 | $9,651 |
| Norwood | $2,116 | 46.0% | $107,030 | $651,700 | $6,111 |
| Plainville | $1,977 | 29.6% | $104,106 | $476,000 | $5,329 |
| Quincy | $2,118 | 54.8% | $98,882 | $618,500 | $6,381 |
| Randolph Town | $2,103 | 28.7% | $109,573 | $496,400 | $5,644 |
| Sharon | $2,310 | 12.3% | $191,835 | $737,100 | $10,000 or more |
| Stoughton | $2,050 | 25.9% | $104,794 | $523,800 | $6,215 |
| Walpole | $2,205 | 16.5% | $171,500 | $687,100 | $8,523 |
| Wellesley | $2,886 | 15.6% | $250,000 or more | $1,582,700 | $10,000 or more |
| Westwood | $2,553 | 12.7% | $223,125 | $1,041,500 | $10,000 or more |
| Weymouth Town | $1,941 | 32.6% | $102,714 | $552,100 | $5,359 |
| Wrentham | $1,184 | 18.0% | $151,676 | $654,900 | $7,373 |
Unincorporated communities in Norfolk County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham (community) | $2,009 | 31.2% | $96,763 | $431,200 | $4,477 |
| Brookline (community) | $2,835 | 53.1% | $142,101 | $1,246,800 | $10,000 or more |
| Dedham (community) | $2,042 | 26.6% | $128,955 | $661,800 | $7,918 |
| Dover (community) | — | 2.1% | $250,000 or more | $1,308,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Foxborough (community) | $1,737 | 49.1% | $86,871 | $538,500 | $7,098 |
| Holbrook (community) | $1,094 | 16.0% | $115,210 | $465,400 | $6,105 |
| Medfield (community) | $2,014 | 16.9% | $218,946 | $815,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Millis-Clicquot | $1,820 | 24.2% | $146,853 | $545,600 | $8,581 |
| Milton (community) | $1,474 | 14.8% | $188,529 | $933,200 | $9,677 |
| Needham (community) | $2,409 | 16.9% | $214,308 | $1,188,500 | $10,000 or more |
| Norwood (community) | $2,116 | 46.0% | $107,030 | $651,700 | $6,111 |
| Sharon (community) | $2,576 | 14.3% | $183,808 | $677,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Walpole (community) | $2,184 | 18.5% | $154,263 | $626,600 | $7,148 |
| Wellesley (community) | $2,886 | 15.6% | $250,000 or more | $1,582,700 | $10,000 or more |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,300 | $47,150 | $75,450 |
| 2 people | $32,350 | $53,900 | $86,200 |
| 3 people | $36,400 | $60,650 | $97,000 |
| 4 people | $40,400 | $67,350 | $107,750 |
| 5 people | $43,650 | $72,750 | $116,400 |
| 6 people | $46,900 | $78,150 | $125,000 |
| 7 people | $50,100 | $83,550 | $133,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $88,950 | $142,250 |
How the places in Norfolk County rank across Massachusetts
- Massachusetts places ranked by median rent
- Massachusetts places ranked by median home value
- Massachusetts places ranked by median household income
- Massachusetts places ranked by property taxes
- Massachusetts places ranked by share of renters
- Massachusetts places ranked by rent burden
- Massachusetts places ranked by age of homes
- Massachusetts places ranked by rental vacancy rate
- Massachusetts places ranked by commute time
Crime reported to police in Norfolk County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,404 | 193 | 6,521 | 895 | 728,728 | 28 of 28 |
| 2024 | 1,378 | 186 | 6,513 | 877 | 742,236 | 28 of 28 |
| 2025 | 1,297 | 175 | 6,229 | 838 | 743,139 | 28 of 28 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Norfolk County recorded 1,297 violent and 6,229 property crimes, 175 and 838 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Norfolk County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Police Department | 103,649 | 313 | 1,242 |
| Brookline Police Department | 63,981 | 79 | 463 |
| Weymouth Police Department | 60,691 | 144 | 365 |
| Braintree Police Department | 39,044 | 107 | 560 |
| Randolph Police Department | 35,056 | 70 | 416 |
| Franklin Police Department | 34,015 | 24 | 69 |
| Needham Police Department | 33,018 | 26 | 197 |
| Wellesley Police Department | 31,811 | 16 | 104 |
| Norwood Police Department | 31,727 | 39 | 188 |
| Stoughton Police Department | 29,430 | 70 | 345 |
| Milton Police Department | 28,787 | 20 | 160 |
| Walpole Police Department | 26,289 | 35 | 208 |
| Dedham Police Department | 25,484 | 54 | 384 |
| Canton Police Department | 25,290 | 66 | 138 |
| Foxborough Police Department | 18,788 | 44 | 113 |
ZIP codes in Norfolk County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02169 | 62,993 | $2,089 | $581,600 | $96,290 | 59.0% |
| 02184 | 38,899 | $2,024 | $656,800 | $122,214 | 22.4% |
| 02368 | 34,912 | $2,103 | $496,800 | $109,665 | 28.7% |
| 02038 | 33,154 | $1,899 | $611,700 | $145,773 | 21.8% |
| 02062 | 31,542 | $2,116 | $651,700 | $107,030 | 46.0% |
| 02446 | 31,310 | $2,873 | $1,181,500 | $131,963 | 62.2% |
| 02072 | 29,225 | $2,050 | $523,800 | $104,794 | 25.9% |
| 02186 | 28,735 | $1,486 | $933,200 | $188,033 | 15.1% |
| 02026 | 25,237 | $2,042 | $661,800 | $128,955 | 26.6% |
| 02021 | 24,748 | $2,315 | $710,600 | $143,381 | 26.4% |
| 02467 | 23,001 | $3,161 | $1,339,100 | $169,104 | 32.3% |
| 02445 | 22,560 | $2,623 | $1,227,000 | $139,747 | 47.9% |
| 02492 | 21,424 | $2,070 | $1,218,800 | $226,645 | 10.5% |
| 02171 | 20,164 | $2,388 | $662,900 | $106,885 | 47.9% |
| 02190 | 19,695 | $2,041 | $589,700 | $99,657 | 31.6% |
| 02081 | 19,343 | $2,110 | $687,500 | $156,250 | 17.1% |
| 02170 | 18,809 | $1,955 | $668,300 | $103,627 | 46.8% |
| 02035 | 18,615 | $1,843 | $606,300 | $115,833 | 26.3% |
| 02067 | 18,538 | $2,310 | $736,100 | $192,314 | 12.4% |
| 02481 | 17,415 | $3,054 | $1,694,600 | $250,000 or more | 12.7% |
| 02019 | 17,410 | $1,836 | $450,700 | $125,307 | 21.1% |
| 02090 | 16,318 | $2,553 | $1,041,500 | $223,125 | 12.7% |
| 02188 | 16,179 | $2,012 | $594,000 | $107,335 | 41.0% |
| 02189 | 14,450 | $1,703 | $474,800 | $94,541 | 34.3% |
| 02053 | 13,436 | $1,575 | $617,300 | $173,750 | 14.1% |
| 02052 | 13,068 | $2,035 | $911,100 | $235,800 | 13.9% |
| 02093 | 12,297 | $1,184 | $654,900 | $151,676 | 18.0% |
| 02056 | 11,673 | $2,019 | $725,200 | $200,720 | 5.1% |
| 02343 | 11,346 | $1,094 | $464,700 | $115,032 | 16.1% |
| 02482 | 11,051 | $2,701 | $1,352,500 | $226,250 | 19.3% |
| 02494 | 11,035 | $2,492 | $1,107,700 | $179,720 | 27.8% |
| 02762 | 9,943 | $1,977 | $476,000 | $104,106 | 29.6% |
| 02054 | 8,888 | $1,696 | $603,500 | $155,996 | 16.8% |
| 02025 | 8,427 | $2,755 | $1,318,900 | $199,306 | 17.0% |
| 02191 | 8,181 | $2,082 | $526,900 | $120,324 | 15.1% |
| 02030 | 5,930 | $2,917 | $1,340,300 | $250,000 or more | 2.1% |
| 02032 | 4,992 | $2,564 | $702,300 | $180,682 | 17.9% |
| 02322 | 4,774 | $1,558 | $509,600 | $130,625 | 24.3% |
| 02071 | 2,089 | — | $651,800 | $213,885 | 4.3% |
| 02457 | 1,881 | — | — | — | — |
A township or New York town includes the places inside it, so those places are listed separately and never added to it.
What you can do on Seayora in Norfolk County
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Norfolk County beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Norfolk County, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Norfolk County, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Norfolk County
What is the crime rate in Norfolk County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Norfolk County recorded 175 violent and 838 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,297 violent and 6,229 property crimes in all).
Which place in Norfolk County has the highest rent?
Dover has the highest median gross rent, $2,917 (±$1,892) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Norfolk County has the lowest rent?
Holbrook has the lowest median gross rent, $1,094 (±$423) a month.
What is the median rent in Norfolk County, Massachusetts?
The median gross rent in Norfolk County is $2,149 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norfolk County, Massachusetts
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norfolk County, Massachusetts
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .