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New bedford, MA — ZIP 02746

Population: 17,531 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 02746 (New bedford, MA) is $440,754 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $647,500 after a median 57 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,815/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, inlandflooding, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$440,754

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$440,754
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+18.2%
5-year appreciation
+35.6%
10-year appreciation
+127.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$440,754
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
$647,500
Median list price
$582,400
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
-0.0%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.6%

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,815/mo
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
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Global Learning Charter Public (District), Alma del Mar Charter School (District), New Bedford
Schools include
Global Learning Charter Public School, Alma del Mar Charter School, Hayden/McFadden, Carlos Pacheco

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
V09
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Sullivan's Ledge (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)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.4 in
Annual snowfall
19.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
269
Days with Moderate air quality
87
Highest AQI recorded (year)
137

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
181
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
45,059
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
59,029

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (2 mi)
National parks include
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, Roger Williams National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
SAINT ANNE'S HOSPITAL, BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH MORTON HOSPITAL, TAUNTON STATE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+42 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
78.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,129
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
60.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
199,048
Average weekly wage
$1,170
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
306

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

How it compares

ZIP 02746State medianUS median
Median home value$440,754$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$647,500$585,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$1,815/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,129$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 02746?
$440,754.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02746?
$647,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02746?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02746?
Typical rent: $1,815/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 02746?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is ZIP 02746 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone V09.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02746?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 02746?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02746?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sullivan's Ledge, 1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 02746?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 02746 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 02746?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02746?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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