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North Oxford, MA

North Oxford, MA.

Population: 2,278 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in North Oxford, MA is $413,957 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $399,900 after a median 27 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$413,957

Typical home value

+0.6%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$413,957
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.3%
10-year appreciation
+91.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$416,359
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
$399,900
Median list price
$409,900
Median price per sqft
$232
1-year sale-price change
+33.3%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,577/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,587/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,043/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,560/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,915/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
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
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hocomonco Pond (14.9 mi)
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
49.7 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
298
Days with Moderate air quality
67
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,141
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,384
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
46,527

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
16
Nearest national park
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (33 mi)
National parks include
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail, Roger Williams National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Dresser Hill Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
43
Hospitals include
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WINDHAM COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 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)
-1,365 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
28.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,092
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
79.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
301,530
Average weekly wage
$1,410
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,690

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

How it compares

North OxfordState medianUS median
Typical home value$413,957$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$399,900$585,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,092$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 North Oxford, MA?
$413,957.
What is the median sale price in North Oxford, MA?
$399,900.
How long do homes take to sell in North Oxford, MA?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in North Oxford, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,043/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in North Oxford, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in North Oxford, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North Oxford, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North Oxford, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is North Oxford, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in North Oxford, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in North Oxford, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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