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North Truro, MA

North Truro, MA.

Population: 845 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in North Truro, MA is $725,316 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $757,500 after a median 48 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$725,316

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$725,316
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+22.9%
10-year appreciation
+69.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2025)
$731,291
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
$757,500
Median list price
$1.50M
Median price per sqft
$740
1-year sale-price change
+41.3%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,889/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,902/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,488/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,121/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,721/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)
coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone VE
NFIP flood claims on record
31
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
53.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.2 in
Annual snowfall
16.5 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)
36
Days with Good air quality
341
Days with Moderate air quality
20
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,082
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
922
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,189

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Cape Cod National Seashore (9 mi)
National parks include
Cape Cod National Seashore, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Adams National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
5
Hospitals include
CAPE COD HOSPITAL, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH, FALMOUTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+94 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
43.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,847
Households with broadband internet
84.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,795
Average weekly wage
$1,243
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
630

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

How it compares

North TruroState medianUS median
Typical home value$725,316$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$757,500$585,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,847$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 Truro, MA?
$725,316.
What is the median sale price in North Truro, MA?
$757,500.
How long do homes take to sell in North Truro, MA?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in North Truro, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,488/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in North Truro, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is North Truro, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within North Truro, MA. 31 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is VE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in North Truro, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North Truro, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North Truro, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is North Truro, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in North Truro, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in North Truro, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for North Truro

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