What is the housing market like in Braintree, MA?

The median listing price in Braintree is $637,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026

How is the commute from Braintree, MA?

MBTA Red Line — Braintree station (southern terminus) and Quincy Adams are minutes away; Commuter Rail also serves Braintree (per project transit research, read September 24, 2026).

Which school district serves Braintree, MA?

Braintree is served by Braintree Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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About Braintree

Braintree is a city of about 39,000 on Boston's southern edge, a classic inner-suburb with a real downtown, the South Shore Plaza retail hub, and quick Red Line access to the city. Housing runs from older colonials near the center to postwar capes and newer townhouse developments.

Photo of Sunset Lake, Braintree, Mass 02184. The steeple in the background is part of the South Congregation Church.Photo: EdJF · CC BY-SA 4.0

Washington Street, Braintree MassachusettsPhoto: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0

Braintree High School, Braintree MassachusettsPhoto: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0

Home prices in Braintree

The median listing price in Braintree is $637,000.

Top places in Braintree

Sunset Lake — swimming, boating, and the South Congregational Church steeple backdrop (shown in the Commons photo).
South Shore Plaza — one of New England's largest malls.
Braintree Town Hall and historic downtown.
Blue Hills Reservation (northern edge) — hiking on Great Blue Hill.
Pond Meadow Park — trails and a pond on the Braintree–Weymouth line.

Commuting from Braintree

MBTA Red Line — Braintree station (southern terminus) and Quincy Adams are minutes away; Commuter Rail also serves Braintree (per project transit research, read September 24, 2026).
Typical Red Line trip to downtown Boston: approximately 25–35 minutes (approximate).
Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~20–30 minutes via the Southeast Expressway/I-93 (longer at rush hour).

Schools in Braintree

Public schools: Braintree Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Braintree FAQs

What is the housing market like in Braintree, MA?
The median listing price in Braintree is $637,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
How is the commute from Braintree, MA?
MBTA Red Line — Braintree station (southern terminus) and Quincy Adams are minutes away; Commuter Rail also serves Braintree (per project transit research, read September 24, 2026).
Which school district serves Braintree, MA?
Braintree is served by Braintree Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

Town links

Schools

Braintree Public Schools — NCES district profile

Transit

MBTA

Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.

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