The basics
Total Population
6,707
Median Age
55.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$482,700
Median Property Tax
$4,995
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.7
Median Rent
$1,149
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
76%
Appreciation 1yr %
4%
Pandemic Gain %
64%
Recession Drop %
-18%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
46.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
4.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
146.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
79.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
43.8
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 03253: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 03253?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 03253 is $482,700, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 03253?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 03253 is $4,995, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 03253 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 03253 cost about 5.7× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 03253?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 03253 is $1,149 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 03253?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 03253 have moved 76% over the past five years (4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 03253?
- ZIP Code 03253 averages 46.5°F year-round, summer highs near 78.5°F, winter lows around 16.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 79.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 03253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 03253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43.8 (lower than 74% 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 →