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Blandford, MA

Blandford, MA.

Population: 1,327 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Blandford, MA is $381,154 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,000 after a median 20 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$381,154

Typical home value

+4.0%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$381,154
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+75.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$381,154
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
$315,000
Median list price
$329,900
Median price per sqft
$257
1-year sale-price change
0.0%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,264/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,421/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,241/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,370/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)
hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate
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
Barkhamsted-New Hartford Landfill (15.2 mi)
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
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 in
Annual snowfall
51.4 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
281
Days with Moderate air quality
79
Highest AQI recorded (year)
124

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,227
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,090

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (20 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Coltsville National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Morehaven Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
25
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, SHARON HOSPITAL, JOHNSON 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)
-1,085 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
49.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,534
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
53.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
168,285
Average weekly wage
$1,215
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
318

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

How it compares

BlandfordState medianUS median
Typical home value$381,154$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$315,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,534$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 Blandford, MA?
$381,154.
What is the median sale price in Blandford, MA?
$315,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Blandford, MA?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Blandford, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,800/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Blandford, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind, cold wave.
What is the wildfire risk in Blandford, 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 Blandford, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Blandford, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Blandford, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Blandford, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Blandford, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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