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Three rivers, MA

Three rivers, MA.

Population: 2,454 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Three rivers, MA is $321,706 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $311,250 after a median 21.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$321,706

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

21.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$321,706
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+38.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$321,706
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
$311,250
Median list price
$339,950
Median price per sqft
$274
1-year sale-price change
-8.5%
Median days on market
21.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
1-year forecast
+2.1%

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

Rents

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
PSC Resources (2.8 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)

Annual precipitation
50.8 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
220
Days with Moderate air quality
139
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
153

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,228
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,548

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
New England National Scenic Trail (11 mi)
National parks include
New England National Scenic Trail, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Norm's Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH - HARRINGTON HOSPITAL, HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 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)
-1,085 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
81.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,959
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
75.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
170,676
Average weekly wage
$1,136
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
201

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

How it compares

Three riversState medianUS median
Median home value$321,706$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$311,250$585,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,959$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 Three rivers, MA?
$321,706.
What is the median sale price in Three rivers, MA?
$311,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Three rivers, MA?
Median days on market: 21.5 days.
What is typical rent in Three rivers, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,044/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Three rivers, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coldWave.
Is Three rivers, MA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Three rivers, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Three rivers, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Three rivers, MA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: PSC Resources, 2.8 mi.
Is Three rivers, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Three rivers, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Three rivers, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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