New Boston 04.24.26
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14 of 14 Downriver cities
New Boston, Michigan.
A Huron Township neighborhood with a lakeshore-rural feel, big outdoor access, and a quieter pace than the core Downriver suburbs. [https://www.realtor.com/local/market/michigan/wayne-county/new-boston][https://www.waynecountymi.gov/Government/Departments/Economic-Development/Our-Communities/Huron-Township]
New Boston market snapshot
The numbers, right now.
Trend: stable
$372.5k
Median sale price
69
Days on market
+11.23%
YoY change
43
Active listings
Sale-to-list 98% · Trend: stable · As of 2026-04-28
— New Boston, plain talk
What New Boston is actually like.
New Boston is the best-known village area inside Huron Township, set along the Huron River with direct access to Metroparks and open space. Wayne County describes Huron Township as a tranquil and safe place with New Boston as one of its three distinct villages.8
It fits buyers who want a less dense setting, outdoor recreation nearby, and a more rural-suburban feel. Realtor.com’s 2026 data shows a balanced market, so there is room for both sides to negotiate.1
— Inside New Boston
Which neighborhoods make up New Boston?
New Boston is really a stack of smaller pockets, each with its own feel. Here's how I'd describe them.
- 01Willow Road areaA wooded residential stretch with quick access to Willow Metropark.9
- 02Oakwoods sideHomes near Oakwoods Metropark tend to appeal to buyers who want trails and nature nearby.8
- 03Lower Huron sideA recreation-first pocket with river access and park amenities close by.8
- 04Hawk MeadowsA subdivision-style residential area with a more traditional suburban layout.2
- 05Martinsville corridorA semi-rural road network with larger-lot and open-space appeal.2
— Schools
Which schools serve Huron School?
Schools are the swing factor for most family buyers. Here's the district picture.
— Lifestyle
What's daily life like in New Boston?
- Waterfront access
- Partial
New Boston is much more about parks, trails, camping, and river access than a town-center restaurant scene. The nearby Metroparks are the main lifestyle draw, along with township recreation and open-space living.98
Parks & recreation
- Willow Metropark
- Oakwoods Metropark
- Lower Huron Metropark
Typical homes
ranch, colonial, split-level, cape cod · built 1970s-2000s
— The fit
Who tends to buy in New Boston?
- Vibe
- Outdoorsy, quiet, spread out
- Who buys here
- families
- Price band
- Mid-range Downriver
New Boston questions
What buyers and sellers ask me first.
01 What is the median home price in New Boston? +
The latest median home sale price I found was $372.5k.1
02 How long do homes sit on the market in New Boston? +
Homes were averaging 69 days on market in the latest Realtor.com data.1
03 Is New Boston a buyer's or seller's market right now? +
It is pretty balanced because the sale-to-list ratio is 98%, homes are taking about 69 days to sell, and prices were down slightly over three years but up year over year.1
04 What is New Boston best known for? +
05 Who tends to buy in New Boston? +
Families and buyers who want more space, outdoor access, and a slower pace tend to fit best.8
06 What school district serves New Boston? +
Huron School District serves the broader New Boston area.7
From the blog
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Nearby
See also.
Lincoln Park 13/14
Solid bones and walkable blocks. A workhorse market near everything.
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Frenchtown 12/14
Past the line into Monroe County. Acreage, longer commute, the dollar stretches furthest here.
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Gibraltar 11/14
Canals, boats, summer life on the water. Small town with a long memory.
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Brownstown Township 10/14
Newer subdivisions, a quieter commute, and room to grow.
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Sources
Data as of 2026-04-28
- 01realtor.com/local/market/michigan/wayne-county/new-boston
- 02realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/New-Boston_MI
- 03realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/New-Boston_MI/show-newest-listings
- 04redfin.com/city/17605/MI/New-Boston/housing-market
- 05zillow.com/frenchtown-township-mi/
- 06niche.com/places-to-live/huron-township-wayne-mi/
- 07greatschools.org/michigan/huron-charter-township/huron-school-district/
- 08waynecountymi.gov/Government/Departments/Economic-Development/Our-Communities/Huron-Township
- 09metroparks.com/willow-metropark/
- 10metroparks.com
- 11michigan.gov/taxes/property/estimator/related/millage-rates
- 12treas-secure.state.mi.us/ptestimator
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