Living in Randolph, MA: prices, taxes and commute
A town south of Boston with commuter rail at Holbrook/Randolph and the Red Line nearby in Braintree.
Randolph's single-family median was $605,000 in September 2026, and $607,500 over the past 12 months, +4.7% from a year earlier. The FY2026 tax rate is $11.58 per $1,000. Holbrook/Randolph station has commuter rail to South Station, and the Red Line at Braintree station is in the neighboring town.
Randolph 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 $7,006 before any exemption.
Every issue of The Context Report for Randolph
| Issue | Median | Sales | Carrying cost / mo | 12-mo median | 12-mo change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1, June 2026 | $612,000 | 19 | $3,717 | $603,000 | +5.9% |
| No. 2, July 2026 (June 2026 sales) | $673,225 | 19 | $4,098 | $609,000 | +6.4% |
| No. 3, August 2026 (July 2026 sales) | $581,500 | 18 | $3,583 | $610,000 | +6.6% |
| No. 4, September 2026 (August 2026 sales) | $615,500 | 18 | $3,829 | $610,000 | +5.2% |
| No. 5, October 2026 (September 2026 sales) | $605,000 | 22 | $3,980 | $607,500 | +4.7% |
Living in Randolph
A lot of people move to Randolph for space, price, and access. Single-family homes here have often cost less than in nearby Milton, Canton and Quincy, and Route 24, Route 28 and I-93 all meet at the edge of town. Commuter rail runs from Holbrook/Randolph station, and the Red Line at Braintree is a short drive. Randolph is also one of the most diverse communities south of Boston.
The northwest corner of town backs onto the Blue Hills Reservation, more than 7,000 acres of state park with about 125 miles of trails, plus Ponkapoag Pond. In town, Powers Farm on North Main Street is a 22-acre park with a pond, trails through open fields and a rare cedar swamp, a picnic pavilion, and summer kayak and canoe programs. It hosts Harvest Hoopla every October and has been home to the town's farmers and artisans market, which organizers paused because of low turnout, so check the town's Facebook page before you go. Holbrook, Braintree and Weymouth run markets nearby. Belcher Park has a playground and a challenge course, and the Intergenerational Community Center on Pleasant Street has a gym, walking track, pickleball and a splash pad.
About 7 in 10 homes in Randolph are single-families, and most were built between 1940 and 1979. That means lots of ranches, Capes and split-levels on quiet side streets, like the Green Acres area around Clark, Harris and Green streets and Bartlett Road. Older bungalows, four-squares and 1800s shoe-worker houses sit on streets such as Maple Street, Wales Avenue, Woodlawn Street and the Cottage, Moulton and School street area. Apartment and condo buildings with five or more units make up nearly a fifth of the town's homes.
Randolph draws many first-time buyers who want a yard within reach of Boston. A move-in-ready ranch or Cape on a quiet side street is a different kind of buy than a home that needs major work or sits on a busy road like Route 28. Those usually need more patience and a clearer pricing plan. Current prices and how long homes sit are on this page with The Context Report and update when the report does.
Homes in Randolph
Randolph's September single-family median of $605,000 ranked 16 of 21 South Shore towns with sales that month, below the regional middle of $652,500. The 12-month median of $607,500 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
Randolph's FY2026 residential rate is $11.58 per $1,000 of assessed value, down from $11.61 in FY2025. A home assessed at $605,000 would pay about $7,006 a year in property tax. Randolph does not offer a residential exemption. See how that compares on our property tax rates by town page.
Getting around
- Commuter rail: Holbrook/Randolph station to South Station.
- Red Line: Braintree station, in the neighboring town of Braintree.
- By car: Route 24, Route 28 and I-93. 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 Randolph to see enrollment, staffing, assessment results and more.
- Crime data: Massachusetts crime statistics, the state's public crime reporting site. The Randolph police department also publishes local reports.
- Drinking water: EPA: find Randolph's annual drinking water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
- 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 commuter rail schedules
- MBTA Red Line
- Town of Randolph: Powers Farm
- Mass.gov: Blue Hills Reservation
- Randolph Community Programs: Farmers & Artisans Market
- Housing.ma: Randolph housing report
- Randolph Preservation Plan (2013) appendix
Questions this page answers
What is the median home price in Randolph, MA?
The single-family median in Randolph was $605,000 in September 2026 on 22 sales. Over the last 12 months it was $607,500, +4.7% from a year earlier.
What is the property tax rate in Randolph?
Randolph's FY2026 residential rate is $11.58 per $1,000 of assessed value, down from $11.61 in FY2025. The commercial rate is $22.11.
How do you get from Randolph to Boston?
Holbrook/Randolph station has commuter rail to South Station, and the Red Line at Braintree station is in the neighboring town. Check mbta.com for current schedules.
Is Randolph 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 Randolph?
About $3,980 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.