The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01475 sells for about $425,978, or $291 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,240 a month.
ZIP 01475 — Winchendon
The housing market in 01475 remains stable with low inventory levels driving competitive conditions for available homes. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the broader resilience of the Worcester County market. Demand is supported by buyers seeking rural residential options within commuting distance of regional employment hubs.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a rural, quiet lifestyle who are willing to commute to larger employment centers in the Worcester region.
Median prices moved up 2.5% 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 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.7% · poverty 17.6% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01475, Templeton, 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.
The area is served by the Narragansett Regional School District, which provides public education for the town of Templeton.
The area is subject to standard New England climate risks, including winter storms and potential flood exposure in low-lying areas.
Templeton maintains a rural character with limited large-scale industrial development, primarily serving as a residential community within the broader Worcester economic orbit.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Templeton based on fair market value, with rates determined annually by the local select board to meet budget requirements.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional routes connecting to the Worcester and Greater Boston employment hubs.
The area features access to local parks, rural trails, and outdoor recreational spaces typical of the North Worcester County landscape.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and sustained demand, with pricing influenced by the broader Worcester County rental trends.
The local economy is primarily residential with a mix of small-scale local businesses and reliance on the broader Worcester County labor market.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, utilizing regional highway corridors for access to the Worcester metro area.
Development is largely focused on low-density residential growth consistent with the town's rural zoning and master plan.
The Worcester County assessment regime relies on municipal-level appraisal departments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to the Narragansett Regional School District and local municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including fire and storm risk common to Central Massachusetts.
Massachusetts operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, requiring specific notice and public auction procedures.
Massachusetts is a caveat emptor state, though sellers are required to provide specific disclosures regarding lead paint and septic systems where applicable.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS profiles for ZCTA 01475.
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.
Historic central green space serving as a community focal point.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.