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Ashland, MA

Ashland, MA.

Population: 18,873 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ashland, MA is $675,937 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $685,500 after a median 16 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,844/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$675,937

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$675,937
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
10-year appreciation
+75.6%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$682,642
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
$685,500
Median list price
$759,000
Median price per sqft
$341
1-year sale-price change
-15.9%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
49
Sale-to-list ratio
102.9%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,844/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Ashland High, David Mindess, Henry E Warren Elementary, Ashland Middle, William Pittaway Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Nyanza Chemical Waste Dump (0.1 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
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.6 in
Annual snowfall
38.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
281
Days with Moderate air quality
83
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
87,209
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
79,690

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
17
Nearest national park
Minute Man National Historical Park (16 mi)
National parks include
Minute Man National Historical Park, Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Wormid Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
26
Hospitals include
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE, BEDFORD VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-8,374 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
34.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.2%
Median annual property tax
$7,444
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
85.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
840,394
Average weekly wage
$2,110
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
734

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

How it compares

AshlandState medianUS median
Median home value$675,937$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$685,500$585,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,844/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,444$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 Ashland, MA?
$675,937.
What is the median sale price in Ashland, MA?
$685,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Ashland, MA?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in Ashland, MA?
Typical rent: $2,844/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ashland, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Ashland, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ashland, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ashland, MA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Nyanza Chemical Waste Dump, 0.1 mi.
How many schools serve Ashland, MA?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ashland, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ashland, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ashland, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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