The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01590 sells for about $656,035, or $299 per square foot.
Prices are down 6.67% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,211 a month.
ZIP 01590 — Sutton
As of August 2026, the 01590 housing market is characterized as a balanced market. While median list prices have seen a year-over-year contraction of approximately 6.67%, the market remains competitive with homes selling in a median of 33 days. Inventory levels have increased significantly, providing buyers with more options, yet the sale-to-list ratio remains above parity at 101%.
Best suited for family buyers seeking high-performing schools, safety, and a quiet, semi-rural environment with access to suburban amenities and the Worcester employment hub.
Median prices moved down 6.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.3% · poverty 5.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01590, 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 characterized by low crime rates, consistently reported as a safe, family-friendly community compared to regional averages.
Schools serving this ZIP are highly regarded; local public schools, including Sutton High and specialized vocational options like Blackstone Valley Regional, generally maintain high performance ratings.
The area's risk profile includes standard New England weather hazards; specific flood or wildfire insurance-climate data is not explicitly quantified in current residential market reports.
The economy is supported by a high concentration of telecommuters and professionals in knowledge-based industries, with proximity to the Worcester employment core driving development momentum.
Property taxes are levied by the Town of Sutton jurisdiction; specific rates and exemptions are subject to local municipal budget cycles and Massachusetts Proposition 2½ limitations.
Significant reliance on personal vehicles; long commutes (45+ mins) are common for those traveling outside the immediate area.
Features Purgatory Chasm State Reservation (hiking/climbing) and Waters Farm Conservation area.
Inventory is extremely tight with very few active rental listings; vacancy pressure is high, and institutional/short-term rental presence is minimal.
A strong base of urban sophisticates and white-collar professionals, many of whom are telecommuters in technology or math-intensive fields.
Focus on maintaining the rural/quaint village character; development is largely residential-focused with an emphasis on preserving conservation areas.
No extraordinary special districts (e.g., MUD/PID) noted; property follows standard municipal tax/assessment districts.
Property-insurance posture is stable, consistent with standard Massachusetts residential risk profiles.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and local market reports.
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.
Features unique rock formations, hiking trails, and climbing areas.
A historic farm and conservation area serving the local community.
Central community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.