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Belchertown, MA

Belchertown, MA.

Population: 15,419 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Belchertown, MA is $482,851 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $426,250 after a median 31.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,413/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$482,851

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

31.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$482,851
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.1%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+76.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$482,851
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
$426,250
Median list price
$455,000
Median price per sqft
$224
1-year sale-price change
-0.9%
Median days on market
31.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
26
For-sale inventory
42
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,413/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
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Belchertown High, Cold Spring, Swift River Elementary, Chestnut Hill Community School, Jabish Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
PSC Resources (9.4 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
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
63.1 in
Annual snowfall
36.0 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
292
Days with Moderate air quality
67
Highest AQI recorded (year)
138

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
703
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,363
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,364

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
New England National Scenic Trail (6 mi)
National parks include
New England National Scenic Trail, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Norm's Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER, MIRAVISTA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER, VALLEY SPRINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-569 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
25.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,811
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
82.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
48,352
Average weekly wage
$1,082
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
113

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

How it compares

BelchertownState medianUS median
Median home value$482,851$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$426,250$585,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,413/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,811$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 Belchertown, MA?
$482,851.
What is the median sale price in Belchertown, MA?
$426,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Belchertown, MA?
Median days on market: 31.5 days.
What is typical rent in Belchertown, MA?
Typical rent: $2,413/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Belchertown, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Belchertown, MA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Belchertown, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Belchertown, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Belchertown, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Belchertown, MA?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Belchertown, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Belchertown, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Belchertown, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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