The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01037 sells for about $467,660, or $301 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28.1 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,100 a month.
ZIP 01037 — Hardwick
The housing market in the 01037 area remains stable, characterized by low inventory and steady demand typical of rural Worcester County. While regional prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, the market pace is driven by limited supply and consistent buyer interest in the area's rural lifestyle. Figures provided reflect a mix of specific ZIP-level census data and broader Worcester County market trends where local data is limited.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including families and individuals who prioritize space over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 1.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
6% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 102.45% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 7.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01037, 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.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Massachusetts based on fair market value; Hardwick town maintains its own tax rate structure.
Residents typically face a commute of approximately 38 minutes, reflecting the rural nature of the area and distance to regional employment hubs.
The area offers access to rural landscapes and local outdoor recreation typical of the Hardwick region, with limited immediate commercial shopping.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the small population and rural character of the ZIP code.
The local economy is primarily rural with ties to the broader Worcester County industrial and service sectors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles due to the lack of public transit infrastructure in this rural area.
The Worcester County assessment regime relies on municipal-level appraisal districts to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local municipal taxes and regional school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure typical of Central Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is a judicial foreclosure state requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
Massachusetts requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Features historic architecture and community landmarks.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.