The basics
Total Population
8,606
Median Age
43.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$519,100
Median Property Tax
$7,235
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.85
Median Rent
$2,338
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
50%
Appreciation 1yr %
5%
Pandemic Gain %
40%
Recession Drop %
-21%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
48.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
15.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
137.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
43.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
75.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
52.7
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 01523: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01523?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 01523 is $519,100, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01523?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01523 is $7,235, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 01523 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 01523 cost about 3.85× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01523?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01523 is $2,338 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01523?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 01523 have moved 50% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01523?
- ZIP Code 01523 averages 48.9°F year-round, summer highs near 81.1°F, winter lows around 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 75.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 01523 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 01523's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.7 (lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →