The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01436 sells for about $525,000, or $335 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,123 a month.
ZIP 01436 — Templeton
The Ashburnham housing market remains stable with strong price levels driven by limited inventory and high demand for single-family homes. While sales volume is modest, the town's reputation for quality schools and a rural lifestyle continues to attract family buyers, keeping the market resilient despite broader economic shifts.
This ZIP is best suited for families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with high-quality schools, provided they are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 1.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 13.4% · poverty 14.6% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01430, 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.
Ashburnham maintains an overall crime rate that is lower than the national average, reflecting a stable and relatively safe small-town environment.
The town is characterized by a well-regarded public school district and a high concentration of college-educated residents, fostering a strong academic focus.
The area is subject to standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and seasonal wind events, with typical insurance coverage requirements for the region.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to larger employment hubs in North Central Massachusetts, with a focus on maintaining its rural, residential character.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Ashburnham based on fair market value, with rates determined annually by the Board of Selectmen to meet town budget requirements.
Residents typically face a longer commute, averaging over 30 minutes, as they travel toward employment centers in Fitchburg, Leominster, or the greater Worcester area.
The area offers significant outdoor amenities, including access to Lake Watatic, various hiking trails, and local parks that cater to a nature-oriented lifestyle.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the town's high owner-occupancy rate, with most inventory consisting of single-family homes rather than large apartment complexes.
The local economy is largely supported by small businesses and services, with many residents commuting to larger industrial and educational employers in the surrounding Worcester County region.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential growth, with limited large-scale commercial projects currently in the pipeline.
Parcels are served by the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District and local municipal utility services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and winter storm risk profiles typical of rural Massachusetts.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles and local market aggregators.
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.
A popular local destination for fishing, boating, and seasonal recreation.
Features extensive hiking trails and scenic views, serving as a major outdoor anchor for the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.