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Cheshire, MA

Cheshire, MA.

Population: 3,216 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cheshire, MA is $361,842 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $433,750 after a median 48 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hurricane, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$361,842

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$361,842
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.5%
5-year appreciation
+34.7%
10-year appreciation
+88.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$362,597
House Price Index (state)
493.1 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$433,750
Median list price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$175
1-year sale-price change
+24.9%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,315/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,324/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,231/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,848/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.1 : 1
Schools include
Hoosac Valley High School, Hoosac Valley Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A04
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rose Disposal Pit (7.4 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
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°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
285
Days with Moderate air quality
76
Highest AQI recorded (year)
124

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
279
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,045
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,363

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Coltsville National Historical Park (7 mi)
National parks include
Coltsville National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, New England National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Kendalls Lndg Area Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
24
Hospitals include
COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL INC,THE, BAYSTATE FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER, HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-268 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
55.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,005
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
77.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
49,984
Average weekly wage
$1,297
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
149

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

How it compares

CheshireState medianUS median
Median home value$361,842$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$433,750$585,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,005$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 Cheshire, MA?
$361,842.
What is the median sale price in Cheshire, MA?
$433,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Cheshire, MA?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Cheshire, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,704/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cheshire, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Cheshire, MA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A04.
What is the wildfire risk in Cheshire, 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 Cheshire, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cheshire, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cheshire, MA?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cheshire, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cheshire, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cheshire, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Cheshire

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