Inman Square was the most competitive housing market in the U.S. in 2015, according to a new study from Redfin.
In its analysis, which factored in the average sale-to-list ratio, the percentage of listings that sold above asking and the median days on market, among other factors, Redfin rated Inman Square No. 1, with three other Greater Boston neighborhoods – Brighton/Allston, Spring Hill and Cambridgeport – also placing within the top 10.
See our chart below for the other nine areas that made the rankings:
| Neighborhood | Metro Area | Avg Sale-to-List Ratio | % Sold Above Asking | Median Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Inman Square | Boston | 1.06 | 68.20% | 7 |
| 2. Overlake | Seattle | 1.03 | 60.00% | 7 |
| 3. Brighton/Allston | Boston | 1.03 | 64.30% | 7 |
| 4. Roosevelt | Seattle | 1.08 | 69.00% | 7 |
| 5. Hawthorne | Portland | 1.03 | 56.00% | 7 |
| 6. Spring Hill | Boston | 1.05 | 61.30% | 8 |
| 7. Grass Lawn | Seattle | 1.02 | 54.60% | 7 |
| 8. Central Sunset | San Francisco | 1.21 | 91.90% | 14 |
| 9. Phinney Ridge | Seattle | 1.07 | 69.30% | 7 |
| 10. Cambridgeport | Boston | 1.07 | 69.60% | 7 |
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