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East Walpole, MA

East Walpole, MA.

Population: 4,992 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in East Walpole, MA is $809,332 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $912,500 after a median 17 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,260/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, 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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$809,332

Typical home value

+2.2%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$809,332
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+23.4%
10-year appreciation
+64.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$809,332
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
$912,500
Median list price
$799,000
Median price per sqft
$373
1-year sale-price change
+11.6%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
106.4%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,260/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,440/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,518/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,008/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,584/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,953/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District, Walpole
Schools include
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School, Old Post Road, Walpole Middle 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, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Blackburn and Union Privileges (2.2 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)

Average annual temperature
51.3°F
Average high
61.7°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.8 in
Annual snowfall
56.1 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
308
Days with Moderate air quality
55
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,167
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
128,105
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
125,287

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (12 mi)
National parks include
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, Adams National Historical Park, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
75
Hospitals include
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS, MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
-2,202 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1959
Housing built before 1970
60.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.3%
Median annual property tax
$8,558
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
90.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
312,340
Average weekly wage
$1,676
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,194

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

How it compares

East WalpoleState medianUS median
Typical home value$809,332$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$912,500$585,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$3,260/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,558$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 East Walpole, MA?
$809,332.
What is the median sale price in East Walpole, MA?
$912,500.
How long do homes take to sell in East Walpole, MA?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in East Walpole, MA?
Typical rent: $3,260/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in East Walpole, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, cold wave.
Is East Walpole, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within East Walpole, MA. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in East Walpole, 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 East Walpole, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East Walpole, MA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Blackburn and Union Privileges, 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve East Walpole, MA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is East Walpole, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in East Walpole, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East Walpole, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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