The basics
Total Population
4,484
Median Age
50.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$559,000
Median Property Tax
$6,415
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.22
Median Rent
$1,594
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
50%
Appreciation 1yr %
-6.9%
Pandemic Gain %
41%
Recession Drop %
-14%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
76.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
15.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
45.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
2.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
152.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
85.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
13.7
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 03257: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 03257?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 03257 is $559,000, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 03257?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 03257 is $6,415, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 03257 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 03257 cost about 5.22× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 03257?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 03257 is $1,594 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 03257?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 03257 have moved 50% over the past five years (-6.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 03257?
- ZIP Code 03257 averages 45.5°F year-round, summer highs near 76.9°F, winter lows around 15.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 85.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 03257 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 03257's FEMA National Risk Index score is 13.7 (lower than 93% 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 →