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Ashfield, MA

Ashfield, MA.

Population: 1,704 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ashfield, MA is $434,049 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $532,000 after a median 36 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$434,049

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$434,049
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.7%
5-year appreciation
+26.3%
10-year appreciation
+75.5%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$436,666
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
$532,000
Median list price
$495,000
Median price per sqft
$227
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
3
Sale-to-list ratio
95.1%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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

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
Sanderson Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.2%
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)

Annual precipitation
53.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
246
Days with Moderate air quality
113
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
New England National Scenic Trail (22 mi)
National parks include
New England National Scenic Trail, Coltsville National Historical Park, Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Turners Falls Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
92
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)
-68 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
56.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,069
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,900
Average weekly wage
$1,034
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

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

How it compares

AshfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$434,049$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$532,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,069$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 Ashfield, MA?
$434,049.
What is the median sale price in Ashfield, MA?
$532,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ashfield, MA?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ashfield, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Ashfield, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ashfield, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ashfield, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ashfield, MA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Ashfield, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ashfield, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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