The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01529 sells for about $467,660, or $285 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.3% 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 $1,468 a month.
ZIP 01529 — Millville
The housing market in 01529 remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes, supported by a low-inventory environment. While price growth has moderated compared to previous years, the area continues to attract buyers seeking suburban value within commuting distance of Worcester.
This ZIP is best suited for families and commuters seeking a quiet, small-town environment with access to regional employment hubs, while offering more space than the dense urban core of Worcester.
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 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 4.6% — 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 6.5%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01529, 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.
Millville generally experiences low crime rates consistent with small-town New England, remaining significantly safer than the nearby urban centers of Worcester.
Schools serving the area are part of the Blackstone-Millville Regional School District, which generally maintains moderate performance ratings within the state framework.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flood risks near the Blackstone River, with insurance markets remaining stable.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Worcester employment core and regional manufacturing hubs, with limited new large-scale residential development within the town borders.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Millville, utilizing a single tax rate structure applied to all property classes, with standard state-level exemptions available for seniors and veterans.
Residents primarily commute by car toward Worcester or the I-495 corridor, with limited public transit options necessitating personal vehicle reliance.
The area features access to the Blackstone River Greenway for hiking and biking, with local parks providing community space and proximity to larger shopping districts in neighboring towns.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and limited inventory, with most rental stock consisting of single-family homes or small multi-family conversions.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Worcester metro area, with significant employment in healthcare, education, and advanced manufacturing.
The area is served by regional highway corridors including Route 146, providing access to Worcester and Providence, with minimal public transit infrastructure.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill, with no major commercial or infrastructure projects currently approved for the ZIP.
The Worcester County assessment regime follows state-mandated triennial revaluations to ensure property values reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to the Blackstone-Millville Regional School District and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk assessments, with standard coverage widely available.
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.
A scenic multi-use trail system running through the Blackstone Valley.
Local community park providing recreational fields and playground space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.