Housing Age Ranking: Which Greater Boston Towns Have the Oldest (and Newest) Homes?

Greater Boston towns range from Somerville's 105-year-old housing stock (median built 1920) to Hopkinton's 37-year-old inventory (median built 1988). Urban core cities average 80-105 years, inner suburbs 70-80 years, mid-ring suburbs 55-65 years, and outer suburbs 40-55 years. Housing age impacts maintenance costs, energy efficiency, historic character, and buyer value—choose your age range based on priorities.

Prospective homebuyers who want to understand how housing age affects maintenance costs, energy efficiency, historic character, and long-term value. Perfect for buyers deciding between older homes with character versus newer homes with modern amenities.

• •Urban core cities (Somerville, Chelsea, Boston) have oldest housing (80-105 years)
• •Newer suburbs (Hopkinton, Westford, Franklin) have newest housing (37-45 years)
• •Older homes offer historic character but higher maintenance costs
• •Newer homes offer modern amenities but less architectural charm
• •Most towns fall in 50-70 year range (post-war suburban expansion)