Greater Boston · Town guide
Living in Stoneham, MA.
A suburban town next to the Middlesex Fells and Spot Pond, with a walkable square and quick access to I-93.
Stoneham at a glance
- Median single-family
- $860,000
- ▼ 1.1% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $430,000
- ▼ 0.7% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 24
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 104.2%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $10.06
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 24,550
- 2024 Census estimate, +5.6% since 2020
- To Boston
- 9 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- No MBTA rail station in town
Stoneham market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $860,000 | $430,000 |
| Change vs. last year | ▼ 1.1% | ▼ 0.7% |
| Sales closed | 83 | 67 |
| Median days on market | 24 | 34 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 104.2% | 99.2% |
| For sale at month end | 22 | 11 |
| Months of supply | 1.8 | 1.5 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Stoneham Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Stoneham compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneham | $860,000 ▼ 1.1% | $430,000 | 24 | $10.06 |
| Wakefield | $865,000 ▲ 0.9% | $649,500 | 31 | $11.74 |
| Melrose | $989,370 ▼ 1.1% | $550,000 | 23 | $11.47 |
| Winchester | $1,750,000 ▼ 7.2% | $770,000 | 35 | $11.08 |
| Reading | $985,000 ▲ 7.7% | $607,500 | 23 | $10.96 |
| Malden | $725,000 ▲ 0.7% | $430,000 | 35 | $11.40 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Stoneham.
What is it like to live in Stoneham?
Stoneham borders the Middlesex Fells and Spot Pond, which gives it a lot of green space for a town so close to Boston. Stoneham Square has local shops and restaurants, and I-93 runs along the town.
It has no rail station of its own, but it's a short drive to Orange Line and commuter rail stations in neighboring towns.
What are Stoneham's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Stoneham Square | The town center with shops and restaurants | A walkable center |
| Near the Fells & Spot Pond | Residential streets bordering the reservation | Trails and water |
| Near I-93 | Neighborhoods with quick highway access | Commuting by car |
What does housing look like in Stoneham?
Stoneham is mostly single-family, with capes, colonials, and ranches, plus condo complexes.
How is the commute from Stoneham to Boston?
Stoneham has no MBTA rail station. Residents drive to nearby stations such as Oak Grove or commuter rail stops in Wakefield, Melrose, or Winchester. I-93 is close by.
Where do people spend time in Stoneham?
- The Middlesex Fells and Spot Pond
- Stone Zoo
- Stoneham Square
What should buyers and sellers know about Stoneham?
- No rail in town; map your commute.
- Homes near I-93 can have highway noise.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Stoneham Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Stoneham have a train?
No MBTA rail station in town. Residents use nearby Orange Line and commuter rail stations.
What's near Stoneham?
The Middlesex Fells, Spot Pond, and Stone Zoo are all in or next to town.
Monthly cost calculator
What would a Stoneham home cost per month?
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What is the median home price in Stoneham, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Stoneham was $860,000 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $870,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $430,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Stoneham?
Single-family homes that sold in Stoneham during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 24 days on market and sold for 104.2% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Stoneham, MA?
Stoneham's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $10.06 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $8,650 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there a train from Stoneham to Boston?
There's no MBTA rail station in Stoneham. It's about 9 miles from Boston in a straight line; most residents drive or use a station in a nearby town.
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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.