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Harwich, MA — ZIP 02645

Population: 11,288 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 02645 (Harwich, MA) is $773,299 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $750,000 after a median 18 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$773,299

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$773,299
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.6%
5-year appreciation
+33.6%
10-year appreciation
+96.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$773,299
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
$750,000
Median list price
$877,000
Median price per sqft
$463
1-year sale-price change
-1.3%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
39
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
15

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District), Monomoy Regional School District, Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical
Schools include
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, Harwich Elementary School, Monomoy Regional High School, Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Otis Air National Guard Base/Camp Edwards (24.3 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
54.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.9 in
Annual snowfall
12.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
331
Days with Moderate air quality
24
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,477
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,829

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Cape Cod National Seashore (15 mi)
National parks include
Cape Cod National Seashore, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Chatham Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CAPE COD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+94 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
29.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,071
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
85.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,694
Average weekly wage
$1,158
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
364

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

How it compares

ZIP 02645State medianUS median
Median home value$773,299$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$750,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,071$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 02645?
$773,299.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02645?
$750,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02645?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02645?
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 02645?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 02645 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02645?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 02645?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02645?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 02645?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 02645 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 02645?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02645?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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