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Royalston, MA

Royalston, MA.

Population: 1,455 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Royalston, MA is $398,235 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $410,250 after a median 21 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$398,235

Typical home value

+0.8%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$398,235
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+105.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$404,877
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
$410,250
Median list price
$339,900
Median price per sqft
$206
1-year sale-price change
+15.6%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,288/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,659/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,297/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,773/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
Schools include
Royalston Community School

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

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
Troy Mills Landfill (8.5 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)

Average annual temperature
47.5°F
Average high
58.5°F
Average low
36.5°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 in
Annual snowfall
36.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 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)
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
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,961
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,456

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
New England National Scenic Trail (32 mi)
National parks include
New England National Scenic Trail, Lowell National Historical Park, Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Orange Municipal Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dillant Hopkins Airport (EEN) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
31
Hospitals include
UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS, COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL INC,THE, BAYSTATE FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 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)
-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
1979
Housing built before 1970
39.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,211
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
47.1%

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

RoyalstonState medianUS median
Typical home value$398,235$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$410,250$585,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,211$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 Royalston, MA?
$398,235.
What is the median sale price in Royalston, MA?
$410,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Royalston, MA?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Royalston, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,659/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Royalston, 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 Royalston, 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 Royalston, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Royalston, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Royalston, MA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Royalston, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Royalston, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Royalston, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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