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Cushman, MA

Cushman, MA.

Population: 26,370 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cushman, MA is $549,078 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $415,000 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,430/month. 6 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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$549,078

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$549,078
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+69.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$549,078
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
$415,000
Median list price
$385,000
Median price per sqft
$260
1-year sale-price change
+46.9%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
73
Sale-to-list ratio
105.6%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
34

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,430/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Amherst, Amherst-Pelham, Pelham
Schools include
Crocker Farm Elementary, Fort River Elementary, Wildwood Elementary, Amherst Regional High, Amherst Regional 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
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
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 (16 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
48.5°F
Average high
59.5°F
Average low
37.5°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
Annual snowfall
33.7 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
16.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
203
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,560
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,944

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
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
22
Nearest airport
Hadley Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
BAYSTATE FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER, HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER, MIRAVISTA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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
1,975
Housing built before 1970
39.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.2%
Median annual property tax
$8,620
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
85.2%

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

CushmanState medianUS median
Median home value$549,078$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$415,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,430/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,620$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 Cushman, MA?
$549,078.
What is the median sale price in Cushman, MA?
$415,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cushman, MA?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Cushman, MA?
Typical rent: $2,430/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cushman, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Cushman, MA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Cushman, 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 Cushman, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cushman, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cushman, MA?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cushman, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cushman, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cushman, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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