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West Dennis, MA — ZIP 02670

Population: 1,087 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 02670 (West Dennis, MA) is $715,712 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $670,000 after a median 13 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 coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$715,712

Typical home value

+5.6%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$715,712
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+95.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$715,712
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
$670,000
Median list price
$890,000
Median price per sqft
$603
1-year sale-price change
-18.8%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,889/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,902/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,488/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,121/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,721/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.9 : 1
Schools include
Ezra H Baker Innovation School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A09
NFIP flood claims on record
125
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Otis Air National Guard Base/Camp Edwards (18.1 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
49.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 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)
36
Days with Good air quality
341
Days with Moderate air quality
20
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,117
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,055
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,639

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Cape Cod National Seashore (19 mi)
National parks include
Cape Cod National Seashore, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
CAPE COD HOSPITAL, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH, FALMOUTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
+94 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
79.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,863
Households with broadband internet
84.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,795
Average weekly wage
$1,243
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
630

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

How it compares

ZIP 02670State medianUS median
Typical home value$715,712$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$670,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market13 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,863$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 02670?
$715,712.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02670?
$670,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02670?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02670?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,488/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 02670?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is ZIP 02670 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 02670. 125 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A09. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02670?
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 ZIP 02670?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02670?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 02670?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 02670 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 02670?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02670?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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