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West Otis, MA

West Otis, MA.

Population: 692 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Otis, MA is $721,285 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.22M after a median 42 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, hurricane, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$721,285

Typical home value

-1.3%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$721,285
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+14.8%
10-year appreciation
+61.5%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2025)
$733,381
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
$1.22M
Median list price
$2.65M
Median price per sqft
$500
1-year sale-price change
+55.7%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,329/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,348/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,763/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,409/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,947/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)
cold wave, hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A02
NFIP flood claims on record
24
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Barkhamsted-New Hartford Landfill (16.9 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
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 in
Annual snowfall
51.4 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
285
Days with Moderate air quality
76
Highest AQI recorded (year)
124

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,479
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,983

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Coltsville National Historical Park (19 mi)
National parks include
Coltsville National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Cmelak Field (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
30
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, SHARON HOSPITAL, CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 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)
-268 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
47.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,639
Households with broadband internet
91.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
49,984
Average weekly wage
$1,297
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
149

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

How it compares

West OtisState medianUS median
Typical home value$721,285$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$1.22M$585,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,639$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 West Otis, MA?
$721,285.
What is the median sale price in West Otis, MA?
$1.22M.
How long do homes take to sell in West Otis, MA?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in West Otis, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,763/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Otis, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is West Otis, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within West Otis, MA. 24 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A02. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in West Otis, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Otis, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West Otis, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is West Otis, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West Otis, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West Otis, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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