The basics
Total Population
952
Median Age
48.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$304,400
Median Property Tax
$4,902
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.65
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
82%
Appreciation 1yr %
5.1%
Pandemic Gain %
54%
Recession Drop %
-38%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
12
Avg Temperature (°F)
45.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
174.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
49.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
61.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
70.8
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 03243: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 03243?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 03243 is $304,400, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 03243?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 03243 is $4,902, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 03243 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 03243 cost about 3.65× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 03243?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 03243 have moved 82% over the past five years (5.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 03243?
- ZIP Code 03243 averages 45.2°F year-round, summer highs near 79.2°F, winter lows around 12°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 61.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 03243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 03243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.8 (higher than 57% 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 →