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Acushnet, MA

Acushnet, MA.

Population: 10,519 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Acushnet, MA is $540,809 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $590,000 after a median 21.5 days on market. 2 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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$540,809

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

21.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$540,809
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.3%
5-year appreciation
+25.0%
10-year appreciation
+85.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$540,809
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
$590,000
Median list price
$577,000
Median price per sqft
$277
Median days on market
21.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
102.3%
1-year forecast
+2.4%
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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Acushnet Elementary School, Albert F Ford Middle School

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
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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sullivan's Ledge (5.3 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
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
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,017
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,077

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (6 mi)
National parks include
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
SAINT ANNE'S HOSPITAL, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH, BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH MORTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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
1,968
Housing built before 1970
54.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,621
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
83.2%

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

AcushnetState medianUS median
Median home value$540,809$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$590,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,621$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 Acushnet, MA?
$540,809.
What is the median sale price in Acushnet, MA?
$590,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Acushnet, MA?
Median days on market: 21.5 days.
What is typical rent in Acushnet, MA?
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 Acushnet, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Acushnet, MA?
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 Acushnet, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Acushnet, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Acushnet, MA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Acushnet, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Acushnet, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Acushnet, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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