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Stow, MA — ZIP 01775

Population: 7,165 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 01775 (Stow, MA) is $828,487 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $694,000 after a median 33 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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$828,487

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$828,487
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+25.5%
10-year appreciation
+68.3%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$832,636
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
$694,000
Median list price
$455,000
Median price per sqft
$346
1-year sale-price change
+69.3%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.2%
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
Center School, Hale

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
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
2
Nearest Superfund site
W.R. Grace & Co., Inc. (Acton Plant) (4.6 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)

Annual precipitation
49.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°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
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
76,867
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
72,426

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Minute Man National Historical Park (11 mi)
National parks include
Minute Man National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park, Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Crow Island Airport (Pvt) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
19
Hospitals include
UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS, BEDFORD VA MEDICAL CENTER, UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE-MARLBOROUGH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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
1,974
Housing built before 1970
42.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.1%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
96.2%

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 01775State medianUS median
Median home value$828,487$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$694,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 01775?
$828,487.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 01775?
$694,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 01775?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 01775?
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 01775?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 01775 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 01775?
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 01775?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 01775?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: W.R. Grace & Co., Inc. (Acton Plant), 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 01775?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 01775 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 01775?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 01775?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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