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Charlestown, MA

Charlestown, MA.

Population: 20,032 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Charlestown, MA is $1.02M — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.69M after a median 11.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,627/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coastalflooding, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.02M

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

11.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.02M
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+16.3%
10-year appreciation
+42.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.02M
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
$1.69M
Median list price
$1.60M
Median price per sqft
$1,021
1-year sale-price change
+16.3%
Median days on market
11.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
88
Sale-to-list ratio
104.7%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+0.5%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,627/mo
1-year rent change
+7.0%
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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Charlestown High School, Harvard-Kent Elementary School, Warren-Prescott K-8 School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wells G&H (8.7 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
60.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.7 in
Annual snowfall
35.1 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
231
Days with Moderate air quality
134
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
19
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
330,873
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
257,221

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
14
Nearest national park
Boston National Historical Park (1 mi)
National parks include
Boston National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
34
Hospitals include
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE, CARNEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 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)
-9,410 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
61.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.2%
Median annual property tax
$6,183
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
83.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
633,927
Average weekly wage
$2,443
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
74

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

How it compares

CharlestownState medianUS median
Median home value$1.02M$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$1.69M$585,000$325,000
Median days on market12 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$3,627/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,183$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 Charlestown, MA?
$1.02M.
What is the median sale price in Charlestown, MA?
$1.69M.
How long do homes take to sell in Charlestown, MA?
Median days on market: 11.5 days.
What is typical rent in Charlestown, MA?
Typical rent: $3,627/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Charlestown, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane.
Is Charlestown, MA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, MA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Charlestown, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Charlestown, MA?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Charlestown, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Charlestown, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Charlestown, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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