The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01524 sells for about $630,872, or $321 per square foot.
Prices are up +12.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,661 a month.
ZIP 01524 — Leicester
The housing market in ZIP 01524 is highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and rising prices. Strong demand from buyers, coupled with limited supply, has driven the median sale price to over $630,000 with homes selling quickly.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a suburban environment with good school access and a reasonable drive to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 12.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 2.4 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 5.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01524, 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.
The area is served by the Grafton Public Schools, which are generally well-regarded within the region.
Grafton benefits from its proximity to the Worcester employment core and ongoing residential development, maintaining a suburban character with steady demand.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Grafton based on fair market value, with rates set annually to meet the town's budget requirements.
Residents primarily commute via the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) or Route 146 toward Worcester or the Greater Boston area.
The area features access to the Blackstone River, various local parks, and proximity to golf courses and shopping centers in neighboring Shrewsbury and Worcester.
The rental market is characterized by sustained demand and limited inventory, with median rents around $2,200 per month.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Worcester metro area, which features a mix of healthcare, biotechnology, and education sectors.
Parcels are subject to the Grafton Public School District and standard municipal utility districts.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 01524 profile.
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.
Provides scenic trails and recreational opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.