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Natick, MA

Natick, MA.

Population: 36,782 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Natick, MA is $886,227 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $911,000 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,015/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with ice storm, cold wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$886,227

Typical home value

+1.5%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$886,227
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+23.7%
10-year appreciation
+66.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$890,783
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
$911,000
Median list price
$775,000
Median price per sqft
$454
1-year sale-price change
-4.1%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
151
For-sale inventory
87
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
32

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,015/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
Schools include
Bennett-Hemenway, Brown, J F Kennedy Middle School, Lilja Elementary, Memorial

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
56
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Natick Laboratory Army Research, Development, and Engineering Center (0.8 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
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
Annual snowfall
45.7 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
299
Days with Moderate air quality
65
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
117,903
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
99,168

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (11 mi)
National parks include
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, Minute Man National Historical Park, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Sudbury Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
76
Hospitals include
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS, MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 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)
-8,374 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1968
Housing built before 1970
51.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.3%
Median annual property tax
$8,915
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
85.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
811,193
Average weekly wage
$2,343
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,341

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

How it compares

NatickState medianUS median
Typical home value$886,227$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$911,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$3,015/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,915$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 Natick, MA?
$886,227.
What is the median sale price in Natick, MA?
$911,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Natick, MA?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Natick, MA?
Typical rent: $3,015/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Natick, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Natick, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Natick, MA. 56 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Natick, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Natick, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Natick, MA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Natick Laboratory Army Research, Development, and Engineering Center, 0.8 mi.
How many schools serve Natick, MA?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Natick, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Natick, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Natick, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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