Living in Framingham, MA: prices, taxes and commute
A Metro West city on the Pike and the Worcester commuter rail line.
Framingham's single-family median was $725,000 in September 2026, and $704,000 over the past 12 months, -1.3% from a year earlier. The FY2026 tax rate is $11.83 per $1,000. Framingham station is on the MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line, with trains to South Station.
Framingham by the numbers
Source: The Context Report No. 5 (October 2026), MLS PIN closed single-family sales for September 2026; Massachusetts DOR FY2026 tax rates. Carrying cost assumes 20% down on a 30-year fixed loan and excludes insurance, HOA and maintenance. Annual tax on the September median at the FY2026 rate is about $8,577 before any exemption.
Every issue of The Context Report for Framingham
| Issue | Median | Sales | Carrying cost / mo | 12-mo median | 12-mo change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1, June 2026 | $711,500 | 38 | $4,337 | $710,000 | +1.4% |
| No. 2, July 2026 (June 2026 sales) | $680,000 | 15 | $4,285 | $675,000 | +11.6% |
| No. 3, August 2026 (July 2026 sales) | $680,000 | 45 | $4,204 | $700,000 | -0.7% |
| No. 4, September 2026 (August 2026 sales) | $740,000 | 37 | $4,619 | $700,000 | -1.9% |
| No. 5, October 2026 (September 2026 sales) | $725,000 | 37 | $4,785 | $704,000 | -1.3% |
Homes in Framingham
Framingham's September single-family median of $725,000 ranked 18 of 21 Metro West towns with sales that month, below the regional middle of $991,250. The 12-month median of $704,000 is the steadier number. These figures cover single-family homes only; condos and multi-families are not included. Price depends heavily on the street and the house, so the town median is only a starting point. Ask us for recent sales of homes like yours.
Taxes and monthly cost
Framingham's FY2026 residential rate is $11.83 per $1,000 of assessed value, down from $11.94 in FY2025. A home assessed at $725,000 would pay about $8,577 a year in property tax. Framingham does not offer a residential exemption. See how that compares on our property tax rates by town page.
Getting around
- Commuter rail: Framingham station on the Framingham/Worcester Line to South Station.
- Bus: MetroWest Regional Transit Authority local buses.
- By car: Mass Pike, Route 9 and Route 126. Travel times vary a lot with traffic; test your own commute at rush hour.
Schedules change. Check mbta.com for current service before you count on a commute.
Schools, safety, water and flood data
We do not rate towns. These are the official sources, so you can look at the data yourself.
- Schools: Massachusetts DESE school and district profiles. Search for Framingham to see enrollment, staffing, assessment results and more.
- Crime data: Massachusetts crime statistics, the state's public crime reporting site. The Framingham police department also publishes local reports.
- Drinking water: MWRA drinking water quality reports (Framingham is an MWRA water community).
- Flood zones: FEMA Flood Map Service Center. Enter the address. If a home is in a high-risk flood zone, lenders will require flood insurance, so check before you make an offer.
Sources
- The Context Report No. 5 (October 2026)
- Massachusetts DOR FY2026 tax rates
- MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line
Questions this page answers
What is the median home price in Framingham, MA?
The single-family median in Framingham was $725,000 in September 2026 on 37 sales. Over the last 12 months it was $704,000, -1.3% from a year earlier.
What is the property tax rate in Framingham?
Framingham's FY2026 residential rate is $11.83 per $1,000 of assessed value, down from $11.94 in FY2025. The commercial rate is $23.97.
How do you get from Framingham to Boston?
Framingham station is on the MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line, with trains to South Station.
Is Framingham a good place to live?
That depends on what you need. This page lays out prices, taxes, commute options and links to public school, crime, water and flood data so you can decide for yourself.
How much does it cost per month to own a home in Framingham?
About $4,785 a month in principal, interest and property tax on the September median, with 20% down on a 30-year fixed loan. Insurance and maintenance are extra.