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New salem, MA — ZIP 01364

Population: 7,658 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 01364 (New salem, MA) is $328,425 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $305,000 after a median 29.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$328,425

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

29.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$328,425
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+33.7%
10-year appreciation
+121.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$328,947
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
$305,000
Median list price
$319,900
Median price per sqft
$202
1-year sale-price change
-17.6%
Median days on market
29.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
11

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
School districts serving the area
Orange, Ralph C Mahar
Schools include
Dexter Park, Fisher Hill, Ralph C Mahar Regional

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Troy Mills Landfill (14.6 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
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
246
Days with Moderate air quality
113
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
848
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,732
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,586

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
New England National Scenic Trail (25 mi)
National parks include
New England National Scenic Trail, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Orange Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dillant Hopkins Airport (EEN) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
BAYSTATE FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER, HEYWOOD HOSPITAL -, ATHOL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
-68 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
52.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,169
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,900
Average weekly wage
$1,034
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

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

How it compares

ZIP 01364State medianUS median
Median home value$328,425$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$305,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,169$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 01364?
$328,425.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 01364?
$305,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 01364?
Median days on market: 29.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 01364?
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 01364?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 01364 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 01364?
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 01364?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 01364?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 01364?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 01364 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 01364?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 01364?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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