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North chatham, MA — ZIP 02650

Population: 1,032 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 02650 (North chatham, MA) is $2.06M — up 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.65M after a median 18 days on market. 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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$2.06M

Median home value

+7.9%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$2.06M
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+21.9%
5-year appreciation
+57.9%
10-year appreciation
+131.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$2.06M
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
$1.65M
Median list price
$2.65M
Median price per sqft
$800
1-year sale-price change
-9.6%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+3.2%

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)

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
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
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
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,883
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,791

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Cape Cod National Seashore (16 mi)
National parks include
Cape Cod National Seashore, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Chatham Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) (17 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 (3.9 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
1,980
Housing built before 1970
37.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.4%
Median annual property tax
$6,071
Households with broadband internet
98.2%

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 02650State medianUS median
Median home value$2.06M$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$1.65M$585,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,071$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 02650?
$2.06M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02650?
$1.65M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02650?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02650?
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 02650?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 02650 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02650?
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 02650?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02650?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 02650 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 02650?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02650?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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