Best ROI Towns in Greater Boston: A 10-Year Home Investment Outlook (2026-2036)

Six Greater Boston towns stand out for 10-year ROI: Lexington, Newton, Belmont, Sharon, Arlington, and Quincy. Our analysis combines school quality, price appreciation (projected 34-63% over 10 years), transit access, environmental health, crime rates, and fiscal stability. Blue-chip towns like Lexington and Newton offer steady appreciation, while value plays like Sharon and Quincy offer higher percentage gains. All six towns have strong fundamentals that should drive continued demand through 2036.

Home buyers planning a 10-year investment in Greater Boston, investors evaluating suburban real estate, anyone deciding between multiple towns, buyers prioritizing both financial return and quality of life, people wanting data-driven town recommendations.

• •Top 6 ROI towns: Lexington, Newton, Belmont, Sharon, Arlington, Quincy
• •Projected 10-year appreciation: 34-63% based on 3-5% annual growth
• •School quality is the #1 ROI driver—top districts command $50/sq ft premium
• •Transit access widens buyer pool and improves daily life
• •Environmental health and climate resilience protect long-term value
• •Low crime rates and fiscal stability support property appreciation