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New Bedford, MA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in New Bedford.

Population: 101,047 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in New Bedford, MA is $442,510 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $489,375 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,762/month. 27 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$442,510

Typical home value

+3.8%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$442,510
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.1%
5-year appreciation
+35.1%
10-year appreciation
+118.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$442,510
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
$489,375
Median list price
$496,612
Median price per sqft
$279
1-year sale-price change
-2.9%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
190
For-sale inventory
121
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
151
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
44

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,762/mo
1-year rent change
+5.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,297/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,305/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,668/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,987/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,524/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
27
Elementary schools
19
Middle schools
3
High schools
5
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
New Bedford, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical, Global Learning Charter Public
Schools include
Betsey B Winslow, Elizabeth Carter Brooks, Ellen R Hathaway, Alfred J Gomes, James B Congdon

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind, coastal flooding, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
77
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
New Bedford Site (1 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
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
43.8°F
Annual precipitation
50.2 in
Annual snowfall
25.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
306
Days with Moderate air quality
56
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
172
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
39,732
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
52,124

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (1 mi)
National parks include
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, Roger Williams National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
33
Hospitals include
STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARBOUR-FULLER HOSPITAL, CAPE COD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 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)
+42 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1943
Housing built before 1970
75.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,328
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
68.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
194,899
Average weekly wage
$1,253
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,156

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

How it compares

New BedfordState medianUS median
Typical home value$442,510$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$489,375$585,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$1,762/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,328$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 New Bedford, MA?
$442,510.
What is the median sale price in New Bedford, MA?
$489,375.
How long do homes take to sell in New Bedford, MA?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in New Bedford, MA?
Typical rent: $1,762/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in New Bedford, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind, coastal flooding, cold wave.
Is New Bedford, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 77 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are 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 New Bedford, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New Bedford, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New Bedford, MA?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: New Bedford Site, 1 mi.
How many schools serve New Bedford, MA?
27 schools (19 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is New Bedford, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New Bedford, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New Bedford, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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