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Onset, MA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Onset.

Population: 15,001 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Onset, MA is $648,927 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $630,000 after a median 33 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,513/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$648,927

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$648,927
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+28.9%
10-year appreciation
+95.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$648,927
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
$630,000
Median list price
$610,000
Median price per sqft
$374
1-year sale-price change
+16.6%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
73
For-sale inventory
114
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
64
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
31

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,513/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,165/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,210/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,748/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,353/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,837/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Bourne, Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical
Schools include
Bourne High School, Bourne Middle School, Bournedale Elementary School, Bourne Intermediate School, Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, strong wind, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Very High · ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
243
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Otis Air National Guard Base/Camp Edwards (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)

Annual precipitation
50.2 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)
37
Days with Good air quality
325
Days with Moderate air quality
38
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
334
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,415
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,254

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (16 mi)
National parks include
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Cape Cod National Seashore, Adams National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Bulljump Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
37
Hospitals include
STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARBOUR-FULLER HOSPITAL, CAPE COD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
58
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)
+94 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1955
Housing built before 1970
69.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,015
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
80.5%

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

OnsetState medianUS median
Typical home value$648,927$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$630,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,513/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,015$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 Onset, MA?
$648,927.
What is the median sale price in Onset, MA?
$630,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Onset, MA?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in Onset, MA?
Typical rent: $2,513/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Onset, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, strong wind, ice storm.
Is Onset, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 243 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 Onset, 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 Onset, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Onset, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Onset, MA?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Onset, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Onset, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Onset, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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