Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Dedham, MA
$796,750Median listing price
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About Dedham
Dedham is the Norfolk County seat, a town of about 25,000 on Boston's southwestern border with deep colonial roots — first settled in 1635, home to America's first public school (1643) and the Fairbanks House, the oldest surviving timber-frame house in North America. Housing mixes historic colonials near the square with mid-century neighborhoods and Legacy Place retail.
Home prices in Dedham
The median listing price in Dedham is $796,750.
Top places in Dedham
- Dedham Square — historic town center with the courthouse and shops.
- Legacy Place — open-air shopping and dining destination (shown in the Commons photo).
- Dedham Community Theatre — historic single-screen cinema (shown in the Commons photo).
- Fairbanks House — oldest surviving timber-frame house in North America (tours).
- Mother Brook — one of America's first canals, with walking paths.
Commuting from Dedham
- MBTA Commuter Rail Franklin/Foxboro Line at Dedham Corporate Center and Endicott to South Station; bus routes 34, 34E, and 35 to Forest Hills (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Typical commuter-rail trip to South Station: approximately 25–35 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~20–30 minutes via Route 1/VFW Parkway (longer at rush hour).
Schools in Dedham
Public schools: Dedham 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.
Dedham FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dedham, MA?
The median listing price in Dedham is $796,750. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Dedham, MA?
MBTA Commuter Rail Franklin/Foxboro Line at Dedham Corporate Center and Endicott to South Station; bus routes 34, 34E, and 35 to Forest Hills (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Dedham, MA?
Dedham is served by Dedham Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.