Zillow hopes

Boston locals and newcomers alike struggle to find affordable homes, especially if they earn below-average income. In this experience, we will live out the challenge of finding an affordable home. Then, we'll assess the impact of investor activity on housing activity in your municipality, considering policy options along the way.

Imagine you earn below median income (<$100,000^†) and are trying to purchase a home...

Select an income bracket:

You must choose a low-income bracket.
Budget calculated using the Zillow affordability calculator.^†

1| Income

Choose an income bracket that you'd like to experience. 25% of Massachusetts households have an income below $50,000 per year.