Press and Media
Boston Housing Data for Journalists and Researchers
Homzora Realty publishes the only ongoing Boston-specific renter sentiment survey and housing intelligence dataset. All data is free to use for journalism, academic research, and policy work with attribution.
300+
Boston housing articles
14
Neighborhoods tracked
6
Data sources cited
Free
To use with attribution
What We Have for You
Proprietary Survey Data
Boston Renter Intelligence Index
The only ongoing Boston renter sentiment survey covering 14 neighborhoods. Captures rent burden, commute behavior, neighborhood satisfaction, and moving intentions.
Rent Data
Boston Rent by Neighborhood 2026
Average studio, 1BR, and 2BR rents across 12 Greater Boston neighborhoods compiled from Census, Zillow Research, and our proprietary survey.
Market Analysis
Boston Housing Intelligence Reports
300+ Boston-specific housing articles covering rental trends, neighborhood analysis, investor data, and homebuyer resources all with cited sources.
Key Data Points Available for Reporting
The following data points are available for use in news stories, research papers, and policy reports with attribution to Homzora Realty:
- Average monthly rents by neighborhood for studio, 1BR, and 2BR units (Q2 2026)
- Renter satisfaction scores by Boston neighborhood
- Moving intention rates — percentage of Boston renters planning to move within 12 months
- Primary commute methods by neighborhood
- Industry distribution of Greater Boston renters
- Rent burden by neighborhood (self-reported percentage of income)
- Top renter challenges in the Boston market
- Average length of Boston residency by neighborhood
How to Cite Homzora Realty Data
Please use one of the following attribution formats:
For survey data:
“Source: Boston Renter Intelligence Index, Homzora Realty LLC, Q2 2026. homzorarealty.com”
For rent data:
“Source: Homzora Realty Boston Housing Data 2026. homzorarealty.com/boston-housing-data/”
For market analysis:
“Source: Homzora Realty Boston Housing Intelligence Report 2026. homzorarealty.com”
Our Research Team
Louimann Francois
Founder and CEO
Greater Boston real estate investor and rental property owner. Research focus: rental market trends, investment analysis, affordability.
Daphney Francois
Co-Founder and Head of Research and Head of Research
Boston housing researcher and survey designer. Research focus: renter experience, neighborhood intelligence, community data.
Media Contact
For data requests, interview inquiries, research collaboration, or press inquiries please contact:
Homzora Realty Research Team
Email: info@homzorarealty.com
Website: homzorarealty.com
Ready to Use Our Data?
All Homzora Realty housing data is free for journalism, research, and policy use with attribution.
How to Cite Homzora Research
All Homzora Boston housing data and proprietary indices are free to use for journalism, academic research, and policy work. Below is the attribution language we ask publications to use.
Short Form (in-line)
“According to Homzora Realty’s Q2 2026 Boston Renter Intelligence Index…”
Or: “Data from Homzora Realty, a Boston housing research platform…”
Long Form (footnote / source list)
Homzora Realty, “Boston Renter Intelligence Index Q2 2026,” homzorarealty.com/boston-renter-report-q2-2026/, accessed 2026.
When Citing Our Indices Specifically
B-RAI (Rent Affordability Index): “Homzora’s Rent Affordability Index, which tracks the share of Greater Boston renters spending over 30% of income on rent…”
B-RSI (Renter Sentiment Index): “Homzora’s Renter Sentiment Index, a 0–10 composite of neighborhood satisfaction…”
B-NDI (Neighborhood Demand Index): “Homzora’s Neighborhood Demand Index, a 0–100 score weighting search volume, move-in inquiries, and rent velocity…”
Quick Briefings for Journalists
Single-page summaries you can read in 90 seconds. Each links to the full underlying research and methodology.
B-NDI BriefingBoston Neighborhood Demand IndexLatest quarterly demand scores across 14 areas
MethodologySurvey Methodology DocumentationSampling, weighting, and statistical approach
Housing Data HubBoston Housing Data 2026All neighborhood rent, demand, and sentiment data
Spokespeople & Topic Areas
Available for interview, comment, and on-record analysis. Both founders are based in Greater Boston.
Louimann Francois
Founder & Lead Analyst
Comment topics: rental market trends, multi-family investment analysis, housing affordability, regional rent forecasts, landlord and investor perspectives, Boston housing policy.
Author archive: homzorarealty.com/author/louimann-francois/
Daphney Francois
Co-Founder & Head of Research
Comment topics: neighborhood demand patterns, renter survey findings, renter experience research, relocation trends, neighborhood-level commentary.
Author archive: homzorarealty.com/author/daphney-francois/
Press Contact
Working on a Boston housing story?
We respond to journalist inquiries within 4 business hours. Custom data pulls and on-record analysis available at no cost.
info@homzorarealty.com
