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Florence, MA — ZIP 01060

Population: 16,492 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 01060 (Florence, MA) is $503,786 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $543,000 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,363/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$503,786

Typical home value

+4.9%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$503,786
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+67.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$503,786
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
$543,000
Median list price
$550,000
Median price per sqft
$345
1-year sale-price change
+3.8%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
101.4%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,363/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,593/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,034/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,663/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,768/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Northampton, Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural
Schools include
Bridge Street, Jackson Street, Northampton High, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A13
NFIP flood claims on record
37
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 (19.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.7 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)
36
Days with Good air quality
312
Days with Moderate air quality
49
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
418
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,043
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,355

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
26
Nearest airport
Northampton Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
29
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-569 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1942
Housing built before 1970
64.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,960
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
79.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
47,749
Average weekly wage
$1,095
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
291

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

How it compares

ZIP 01060State medianUS median
Typical home value$503,786$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$543,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,363/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,960$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 typical home value in ZIP 01060?
$503,786.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 01060?
$543,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 01060?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 01060?
Typical rent: $2,363/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 01060?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is ZIP 01060 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 01060. 37 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A13. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 01060?
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 ZIP 01060?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 01060?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 01060?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 01060 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 01060?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 01060?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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