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Amesbury, MA — ZIP 01913

Population: 17,403 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 01913 (Amesbury, MA) is $635,462 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $600,000 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,425/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, icestorm, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$635,462

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$635,462
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
10-year appreciation
+93.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$635,462
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
$600,000
Median list price
$682,450
Median price per sqft
$373
1-year sale-price change
-12.4%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
58
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,425/mo
1-year rent change
+4.9%
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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Amesbury Elementary, Amesbury High, Amesbury Middle, Charles C Cashman Elementary, Amesbury Innovation High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Microfab, Inc. (Former) (0.6 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
50.8 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
243
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
547
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,427
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
44,637

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Salem Maritime National Historical Park (23 mi)
National parks include
Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Meadowbrook Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL, HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL, WHITTIER PAVILION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
-2,231 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
50.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.0%
Median annual property tax
$7,360
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
85.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
280,970
Average weekly wage
$1,422
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
267

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

How it compares

ZIP 01913State medianUS median
Median home value$635,462$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$600,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,425/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,360$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 01913?
$635,462.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 01913?
$600,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 01913?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 01913?
Typical rent: $2,425/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 01913?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 01913 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 01913?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 01913?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 01913?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Microfab, Inc. (Former), 0.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 01913?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 01913 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 01913?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 01913?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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