The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01005 sells for about $420,864, or $204 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,591 a month.
ZIP 01005 — Barre
The housing market in 01005 shows steady appreciation with a median home value of approximately $420,864. While inventory remains constrained, the market is experiencing a slower pace of sales compared to previous periods, reflecting broader regional trends in Worcester County.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of the broader Worcester employment market.
Median prices moved up 2.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.3% · poverty 8.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01005, Worcester County MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Residents typically face a commute of approximately 45 minutes to reach regional employment centers.
The area features rural landscapes and access to local parks and outdoor spaces typical of the Worcester County region.
The rental market shows sustained demand with modest year-over-year growth.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Worcester County market, which features a diverse mix of industries.
The area relies primarily on highway corridors for access to the regional employment core.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and IncomeByZipCode.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.