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Lowell, MA — ZIP 01852

Population: 37,144 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 01852 (Lowell, MA) is $480,506 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $304,750 after a median 42.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,234/month. 11 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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$480,506

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

42.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$480,506
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.7%
10-year appreciation
+92.7%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$481,534
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
$304,750
Median list price
$299,900
Median price per sqft
$277
1-year sale-price change
-3.3%
Median days on market
42.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
28

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,234/mo
1-year rent change
+1.6%
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
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter (District), Lowell
Schools include
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School, Moody Elementary, James Sullivan Middle School, B.F. Butler Middle School, Pyne Arts

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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Silresim Chemical Corp. (0.9 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
58.2 in
Annual snowfall
48.9 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
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
810
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
112,158
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
112,502

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (1 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Steck Farm Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
BEDFORD VA MEDICAL CENTER, LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL, MELROSEWAKEFIELD HEALTHCARE
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
1,956
Housing built before 1970
64.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,650
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
74.8%

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 01852State medianUS median
Median home value$480,506$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$304,750$585,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,234/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,650$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 01852?
$480,506.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 01852?
$304,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 01852?
Median days on market: 42.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 01852?
Typical rent: $2,234/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 01852?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 01852?
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 01852?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 01852?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Silresim Chemical Corp., 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 01852?
11 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 01852 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 01852?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 01852?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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