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Halifax, MA — ZIP 02338

Population: 7,748 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 02338 (Halifax, MA) is $578,822 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $530,906 after a median 86 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$578,822

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

86

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$578,822
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+24.1%
10-year appreciation
+85.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$578,822
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
$530,906
Median list price
$406,200
Median price per sqft
$360
Median days on market
86 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
104.3%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
19

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Halifax Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
South Weymouth Naval Air Station (11.1 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
53.0 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
278
Days with Moderate air quality
83
Highest AQI recorded (year)
114

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,822
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,059

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
16
Nearest national park
Adams National Historical Park (19 mi)
National parks include
Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Cranland Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE BROCKTON HOSPITAL, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH, BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH MORTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-703 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
31.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$6,840
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
163,961
Average weekly wage
$1,265
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
453

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

How it compares

ZIP 02338State medianUS median
Median home value$578,822$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$530,906$585,000$325,000
Median days on market86 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,840$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 02338?
$578,822.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02338?
$530,906.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02338?
Median days on market: 86 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02338?
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 02338?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, drought.
Is ZIP 02338 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02338?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 02338?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02338?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 02338?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 02338 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 02338?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02338?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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