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Sheffield, MA — ZIP 01257

Population: 2,348 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 01257 (Sheffield, MA) is $523,224 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $450,000 after a median 211 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hurricane, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$523,224

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

211

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$523,224
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.2%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+87.9%
All-time peak (2024-11)
$527,789
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$450,000
Median list price
$1.26M
Median price per sqft
$239
1-year sale-price change
+15.4%
Median days on market
211 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+1.9%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Undermountain, Mt Everett Regional, New Marlborough Central

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A12
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Barkhamsted-New Hartford Landfill (18 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
257
Days with Moderate air quality
101
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,346
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,700

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (26 mi)
National parks include
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Cmelak Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SHARON HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-268 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
44.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,730
Households with broadband internet
87.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
50,704
Average weekly wage
$1,151
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
54

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 01257State medianUS median
Median home value$523,224$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$450,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market211 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,730$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 01257?
$523,224.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 01257?
$450,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 01257?
Median days on market: 211 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 01257?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,044/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 01257?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 01257 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A12.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 01257?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 01257?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 01257?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 01257?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 01257 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 01257?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 01257?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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