If you’re one of the people relocating, or you’re simply watching how new jobs shape the housing market, here’s who’s coming, where they’ll be, and when.
Headquarters moving to Greater Boston
These companies are moving their main offices here from out of state or from the suburbs.
| Company | Moving from | New location | Timing | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasbro | Pawtucket, RI | 400 Summer St, Seaport | Pawtucket closes December 2026; Boston from January 2027 | About 700 in Boston |
| LEGO Group | Enfield, CT | 1001 Boylston St, Back Bay | Opened May 2025; Enfield office set to close by end of 2026 | Growing to 800+ |
| Panera | Near St. Louis, MO | Weston | July 2027 | Not announced |
| Collegium Pharmaceutical | Stoughton | One Lincoln, Downtown | Early 2027 | Not announced |
Hasbro has offered 587 of its Rhode Island employees jobs at the new Boston office, with work there starting January 4, 2027, per Boston.com, so many of those employees are making housing decisions right now.
Big expansions already underway
Other companies already in the area are taking much larger offices and hiring.
| Company | New office | Timing | What’s changing |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase | South Station Tower, Downtown | Early 2028 | About 300 new hires; the tower will hold about 1,000 employees |
| Boston Dynamics | Reservoir Place, Waltham | Phased from mid-2027 | Up to 1,250 new jobs by 2033 |
| KKR | Two International Place, Financial District | Second half of 2026 (15-year lease) | Moving from Brighton to about 132,500 sq ft downtown, per The Boston Globe |
| Wayfair | 500 Boylston, Back Bay | 2027 | Consolidating about 2,500 Boston employees |
| DraftKings | 225 Franklin St, Financial District | 2027 | Moving from Back Bay to downtown; Wayfair takes its Boylston Street space |
The AI companies growing in Kendall Square, including Anthropic and Blitzy, are part of this trend too. We covered them in our post on condos in and around Kendall Square.
Getting to these offices
Where you live will often come down to the commute. Here’s how each area connects:
- Seaport (Hasbro): the Silver Line’s World Trade Center stop is nearby; South Station’s Red Line and commuter rail are about a 15 to 20 minute walk; water taxis serve the waterfront.
- Back Bay (LEGO, Wayfair): Green and Orange Lines, plus Back Bay commuter rail station.
- Downtown and Financial District (JPMorgan, KKR, Collegium, DraftKings): Red, Orange, Green and Blue Lines, with South Station’s commuter rail close by.
- Waltham and Weston (Boston Dynamics, Panera): both sites are suburban office parks mainly reached by car via Route 128/I-95 and the Mass Pike. The Fitchburg Line commuter rail stops in Waltham and Weston, though not within walking distance of either office.
Commuting from Rhode Island? The Providence/Stoughton commuter rail line runs into Back Bay and South Station, so commuting from Rhode Island is an option for some.
Our guides to living near the Seaport and downtown Boston, and to commuter rail towns, go line by line.
Moving for work? Rent first or buy?
There’s no single right answer, but a few questions help:
- How sure are you about the area? Renting for a year lets you learn the commute and the neighborhoods before committing.
- What’s your timeline? Boston’s rental market runs on a September 1 cycle, so mid-year moves can mean fewer options. Buying takes longer to arrange but gives you more control over timing.
- Is your company offering relocation help? Some packages cover temporary housing, which can give you time to buy.
Whichever way you go, starting early makes the biggest difference. See our guides to moving to Boston and renting in Boston.
Relocating to Greater Boston?
We help people moving here for work find the right rental or home to buy, from first apartment to long-term purchase. If you’re weighing a move, let’s talk through your options and timeline.
Sources
- Boston.com: Hasbro is relocating its headquarters to Boston’s Seaport
- Boston.com: Hasbro tells R.I. workers: Transfer to Boston or lose your job
- LEGO Group: The LEGO Group officially opens new world-class Boston Hub
- Trade & Industry Development: Panera Announces Headquarters Move to Boston Suburb of Weston
- GlobeNewswire via BioSpace: Collegium Pharmaceutical Announces New Corporate Headquarters at One Lincoln in Boston
- Bloomberg: JPMorgan Plans Boston Hiring Spree After Leasing Office Space
- Banker & Tradesman: Boston Dynamics leases office space in Waltham
- The Boston Globe: Investment firm KKR will move from Brighton to downtown Boston
- Bisnow: KKR Signs Big Lease To Relocate, Expand Boston Office
- The Boston Globe: DraftKings and Wayfair are moving their Boston headquarters
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