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Rochdale, MA — ZIP 01542

Population: 2,615 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 01542 (Rochdale, MA) is $496,230 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $478,500 after a median 43 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$496,230

Typical home value

+1.6%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$496,230
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+26.3%
10-year appreciation
+85.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$497,327
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
$478,500
Median list price
$510,000
Median price per sqft
$289
1-year sale-price change
+15.3%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,577/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,587/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,043/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,560/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,915/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hocomonco Pond (14 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)

Annual precipitation
49.7 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
298
Days with Moderate air quality
67
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,492
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,120

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
16
Nearest national park
New England National Scenic Trail (32 mi)
National parks include
New England National Scenic Trail, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
44
Hospitals include
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WINDHAM COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 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)
-1,365 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1969
Housing built before 1970
50.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,331
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
76.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
301,530
Average weekly wage
$1,410
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,690

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

How it compares

ZIP 01542State medianUS median
Typical home value$496,230$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$478,500$585,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,331$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 01542?
$496,230.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 01542?
$478,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 01542?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 01542?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,043/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 01542?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 01542 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 01542. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 01542?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 01542?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 01542?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 01542 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 01542?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 01542?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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