The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01027 sells for about $500,991, or $246 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,292 a month.
ZIP 01027 — Easthampton
The Easthampton housing market remains competitive with low inventory levels driving steady price appreciation. While sales volume has moderated compared to previous years, demand remains supported by the area's relative affordability compared to neighboring college towns.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a balance between small-town character and access to the cultural and educational resources of the Pioneer Valley.
Median prices moved up 11.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 7.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01027, Hampshire County, MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Easthampton generally maintains a lower crime rate compared to larger urban centers in the Pioneer Valley, with property and violent crime trends remaining stable.
The area is served by the Easthampton Public Schools district, which is generally regarded as providing a solid educational foundation with community-focused programming.
The region faces moderate risks related to seasonal flooding near the Connecticut River tributaries and standard New England winter weather impacts; property insurance remains stable but sensitive to regional climate trends.
Economic momentum is driven by the revitalization of the former mill district into mixed-use spaces and proximity to the Five College Consortium, which anchors the regional labor market.
Property taxes are assessed by the City of Easthampton based on a single tax rate applied to all property classes, with exemptions available for seniors, veterans, and low-income residents as permitted by Massachusetts state law.
Residents primarily commute via I-91 to reach major employment hubs in Northampton, Holyoke, and Springfield, with limited public transit options relying on regional bus services.
The area features significant outdoor amenities including the Manhan Rail Trail, Mount Tom State Reservation, and various local parks, alongside a growing downtown dining and arts scene.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates due to high demand from students and professionals, with a limited supply of new multi-family inventory.
The economy is anchored by education, healthcare, and a growing creative/manufacturing sector, benefiting from the proximity to the Five College area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with I-91 serving as the primary north-south corridor for regional access.
Development is focused on adaptive reuse of industrial properties and increasing housing density near the downtown core.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and standard school district levies; no major MUD/PID districts are prevalent.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk assessments typical of Western Massachusetts.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS 5-year estimates.
- Six Flags New England4.216.1 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Holyoke4.17 mi
- Funcity Trampoline and Adventure Park4.110 mi
- Central Rock Gym - Hadley4.76.8 mi
- Pioneer Valley Indoor Karting4.67.1 mi
- Six Flags New England4.216.1 mi
- The Big E4.512.3 mi
- Mullins Center4.610.9 mi
- Eastern States Exposition4.512.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.112.3 mi
- Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame4.512.7 mi
- Eastern States Exposition4.512.3 mi
- Cinemark West Springfield 15 and XD4.59.9 mi
- Springfield Armory National Historic Site4.811.9 mi
- Cinemark at Hampshire Mall and XD4.48.7 mi
- Amherst College4.310.6 mi
- Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame4.512.7 mi
- Springfield Armory National Historic Site4.811.9 mi
- Springfield Museums4.712 mi
- The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum4.712 mi
- Look Memorial Park4.75.5 mi
- Stanley Park4.811.4 mi
- Ashley Reservoir4.96.4 mi
- The Botanic Garden of Smith College4.83.9 mi
- Skinner State Park4.84.8 mi
- Oxbow Marina4.42.6 mi
- Brunelle's Marina4.43.5 mi
- Ledges Golf Club4.23.7 mi
- Wyckoff Country Club43.1 mi
- Springfield Country Club4.510.1 mi
- Drunken Rabbit Brewing4.66.8 mi
- Shaker Farms Country Club412.9 mi
- Holyoke Mall4.37 mi
- Atkins Farms Country Market4.78 mi
- Big Y4.39.8 mi
- Hampshire Mall48.8 mi
- Big Y4.45.3 mi
- Bradley International Airport4.422.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular paved multi-use trail connecting Easthampton to Northampton.
Offers extensive hiking trails and scenic views of the Pioneer Valley.
A central community park hosting local events and festivals.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.