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Shirley center, MA — ZIP 01464

Population: 6,976 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 01464 (Shirley center, MA) is $564,548 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $449,900 after a median 23.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$564,548

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

23.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$564,548
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.8%
10-year appreciation
+80.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$564,710
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
$449,900
Median list price
$495,000
Median price per sqft
$292
1-year sale-price change
-5.3%
Median days on market
23.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
102.8%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Lura A. White Elementary School, Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Devens (3.5 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
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.6 in
Annual snowfall
59.4 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
281
Days with Moderate air quality
83
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,653
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,246

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Fitchburg Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS, UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE-MARLBOROUGH HOSPITAL, LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 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)
-8,374 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
35.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,156
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
88.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
840,394
Average weekly wage
$2,110
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
734

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

How it compares

ZIP 01464State medianUS median
Median home value$564,548$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$449,900$585,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,156$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 01464?
$564,548.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 01464?
$449,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 01464?
Median days on market: 23.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 01464?
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 01464?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 01464?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 01464?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 01464?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fort Devens, 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 01464?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 01464 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 01464?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 01464?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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