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Ashley Falls, MA

Ashley Falls, MA.

Population: 664 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ashley Falls, MA is $416,028 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $750,000 after a median 226 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hurricane, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$416,028

Median home value

-0.3%

1-year change

226

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$416,028
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+83.0%
All-time peak (2024-11)
$419,806
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
$750,000
Median price per sqft
$434
Median days on market
226 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
1
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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
GE - Housatonic River (18.8 mi — proposed for listing)
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
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.0 in
Annual snowfall
48.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
257
Days with Moderate air quality
101
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Coltsville National Historical Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Coltsville National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Walter J. Koladza Airport (GBR) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) (31 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)
121
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)
-268 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
36.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,273
Households with broadband internet
78.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
50,704
Average weekly wage
$1,151
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
54

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

How it compares

Ashley FallsState medianUS median
Median home value$416,028$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$750,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market226 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,273$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 Ashley Falls, MA?
$416,028.
What is the median sale price in Ashley Falls, MA?
$750,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ashley Falls, MA?
Median days on market: 226 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ashley Falls, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Ashley Falls, 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 Ashley Falls, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ashley Falls, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in Ashley Falls, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ashley Falls, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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