The basics
Total Population
9,170
Median Age
45.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$396,300
Median Property Tax
$6,272
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.35
Median Rent
$1,541
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
69%
Appreciation 1yr %
6.2%
Pandemic Gain %
56%
Recession Drop %
-21%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
77.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
15.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
46.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
3.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
166.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
67.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
39
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 03281: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 03281?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 03281 is $396,300, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 03281?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 03281 is $6,272, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 03281 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 03281 cost about 3.35× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 03281?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 03281 is $1,541 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 03281?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 03281 have moved 69% over the past five years (6.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 03281?
- ZIP Code 03281 averages 46.3°F year-round, summer highs near 77.3°F, winter lows around 15.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 67.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 03281 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 03281's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39 (lower than 78% 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 →