The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01452 sells for about $480,000, or $291 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.14% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $953 a month.
ZIP 01452 — Hubbardston
The Hubbardston housing market remains stable, characterized by low inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking rural residential properties. Prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, reflecting the broader trends in Worcester County while maintaining a distinct, quiet market profile.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are willing to commute for work and value access to outdoor recreation over urban convenience.
Median prices moved up 6.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 4.3% — a stable, low-distress 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 7.8%/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 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01452, 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.
Hubbardston is a rural community with low crime rates that are significantly lower than the regional averages found in more urbanized parts of Worcester County.
Schools serving Hubbardston are part of the Quabbin Regional School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation for academic performance and community engagement.
The area is primarily concerned with wildfire risks in forested zones and seasonal winter weather impacts, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties near local water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a residential bedroom community with limited commercial development, relying on proximity to larger employment hubs in the Worcester and Leominster areas.
Property taxes are determined by the Town of Hubbardston's local assessment and tax rate, which is set annually to fund municipal services and the regional school district.
Commuting from Hubbardston typically requires a personal vehicle, with residents driving to employment centers in Worcester or along the Route 2 corridor toward the Boston metro area.
The area offers extensive outdoor recreation including access to the Hubbardston State Forest, local trails, and nearby lakes, providing a quiet, nature-focused amenity base.
The rental market in Hubbardston is limited, consisting primarily of single-family home rentals with low vacancy pressure and minimal short-term rental activity.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents commuting to major employers in the Worcester and North Central Massachusetts regions.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with access to major highways like Route 2 and I-190 for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential growth, with limited commercial or industrial expansion planned.
The Worcester County assessment regime follows standard Massachusetts municipal property tax assessment practices.
Parcels are subject to the Quabbin Regional School District and local municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and winter storm risk profiles common to rural Central Massachusetts.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Large forested area offering hiking and outdoor recreation.
Local waterway providing scenic views and natural habitat.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.