The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01756 sells for about $605,500, or $255 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,450 a month.
ZIP 01756 — Mendon
The housing market in 01756 remains stable with low inventory and high demand, keeping prices elevated. Limited sales volume reflects a tight market where properties move steadily but without extreme volatility. Buyers are primarily local families seeking suburban stability, supported by strong school ratings and a high quality of life.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and a strong sense of community, while remaining within commuting distance of major regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.1% — 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 6.4%/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 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 01756, 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.
Crime rates in Mendon (01756) remain consistently low, with reported incidents significantly below both state and national averages, reflecting a quiet, rural-suburban character.
The area is served by the Mendon-Upton Regional School District, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and student support services.
The region faces moderate risks related to winter storms and occasional localized flooding near water bodies, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient for residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the I-495 corridor, providing residents access to major employment hubs in the MetroWest and Worcester areas while maintaining a residential focus.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Commuters primarily rely on personal vehicles to access I-495 and Route 146, with limited public transit options requiring travel to nearby commuter rail stations in Milford or Franklin.
The area features significant outdoor amenities including the Southwick Zoo, various town parks, and access to local trails and conservation land for hiking and recreation.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family home rentals and small-scale multi-family units, with low vacancy pressure due to high demand for suburban living.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents commuting to major employers in the surrounding MetroWest and Worcester regions, including healthcare, education, and technology sectors.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicle use via Route 16 and Route 140, connecting to the broader regional highway network.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and conservation-minded land use, with no major large-scale commercial projects currently reported.
The Worcester County assessment regime is decentralized, with the Town of Mendon's assessor's office managing property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to the Mendon-Upton Regional School District and standard municipal utility districts for water and waste management.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for standard New England hazard risks including wind and winter storm damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 01756 profiles.
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 major regional zoo and wildlife conservation center located within the ZIP.
A popular local recreational area on Lake Nipmuc.
A central lake providing seasonal recreational opportunities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.