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Wales, MA

Wales, MA.

Population: 1,747 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wales, MA is $358,541 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $415,000 after a median 10 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$358,541

Median home value

+5.7%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$358,541
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+34.0%
10-year appreciation
+93.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$358,541
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
$382,500
Median price per sqft
$266
1-year sale-price change
+91.7%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
103.6%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
2

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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Wales Elementary

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

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
None
Nearest Superfund site
PSC Resources (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)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,235
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,397

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (18 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, New England National Scenic Trail, Roger Williams National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Westford Airstrip (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
27
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
1,983
Housing built before 1970
36.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,619
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
83.8%

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

WalesState medianUS median
Median home value$358,541$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$415,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,619$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 Wales, MA?
$358,541.
What is the median sale price in Wales, MA?
$415,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wales, MA?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Wales, 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 Wales, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coldWave.
Is Wales, MA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Wales, 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 Wales, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wales, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wales, MA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Wales, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wales, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wales, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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