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Chilmark, MA

Chilmark, MA.

Population: 2,244 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Chilmark, MA is $2.20M — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $3.08M after a median 43 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$2.20M

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$2.20M
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+0.2%
5-year appreciation
+19.5%
10-year appreciation
+76.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$2.29M
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
$3.08M
Median list price
$4.00M
Median price per sqft
$1,176
1-year sale-price change
-91.7%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+4.1%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,461/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,537/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,010/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,783/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,112/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
6.8 : 1
Schools include
Chilmark Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively Low · coastal flooding: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Atlas Tack Corp. (21.7 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
50.6 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)
35
Days with Good air quality
327
Days with Moderate air quality
12
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
151

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
570
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
411
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
538

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (22 mi)
National parks include
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, Roger Williams National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
24
Hospitals include
STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARBOUR-FULLER HOSPITAL, CAPE COD 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)
-137 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
30.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,943
Households with broadband internet
91.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,466
Average weekly wage
$1,432
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
183

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

How it compares

ChilmarkState medianUS median
Typical home value$2.20M$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$3.08M$585,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,943$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 Chilmark, MA?
$2.20M.
What is the median sale price in Chilmark, MA?
$3.08M.
How long do homes take to sell in Chilmark, MA?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Chilmark, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,010/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chilmark, MA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Chilmark, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Chilmark, MA. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Chilmark, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chilmark, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chilmark, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chilmark, MA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Chilmark, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chilmark, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chilmark, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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