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Chicopee, MA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Chicopee.

Population: 53,451 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Chicopee, MA is $326,023 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $332,500 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,612/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$326,023

Typical home value

+3.3%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$326,023
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+85.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$326,023
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
$332,500
Median list price
$326,175
Median price per sqft
$239
1-year sale-price change
+4.9%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
132
For-sale inventory
70
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
54
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
17 days
New listings (monthly)
41

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,612/mo
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)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.9 : 1
Schools include
Bowe, Gen John J Stefanik, Dupont Middle, Barry, Belcher

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

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
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
9
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
PSC Resources (11.9 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
52.1 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
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,854
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
58,017
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
60,957

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (3 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, New England National Scenic Trail, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
29
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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
1958
Housing built before 1970
69.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,885
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
70.7%

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

ChicopeeState medianUS median
Typical home value$326,023$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$332,500$585,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$1,612/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,885$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 Chicopee, MA?
$326,023.
What is the median sale price in Chicopee, MA?
$332,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Chicopee, MA?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Chicopee, MA?
Typical rent: $1,612/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chicopee, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind, cold wave.
Is Chicopee, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Chicopee, 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 Chicopee, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chicopee, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chicopee, MA?
13 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Chicopee, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chicopee, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chicopee, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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