The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01366 sells for about $535,000, or $295 per square foot.
Prices are up +56.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 6 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,679 a month.
ZIP 01366 — Petersham
The Petersham housing market is characterized by low inventory and high price volatility, with recent data showing significant year-over-year price appreciation. The market remains tight, driven by limited supply and a rural, amenity-rich environment that appeals to specific buyer demographics.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and nature enthusiasts who value proximity to the Quabbin Reservoir.
Median prices moved up 56.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 6 days on market with 2.4 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 4.3% · poverty 8.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01366, Worcester 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.
Petersham is home to the Quabbin Reservoir and various conservation lands, offering extensive trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.
The local economy is primarily rural with limited major industrial presence, relying on regional employment centers within Worcester County.
Data sourced from Data Commons and Census estimates.
- Great Wolf Lodge | New England4.218.7 mi
- FunHub Action Park4.419.3 mi
- All In Adventures Escape Rooms4.819.3 mi
- Wachusett Mountain Ski Area4.516.6 mi
- Mullins Center4.617.7 mi
- The 1761 Old Mill4.517.2 mi
- Wachusett Brewing Company4.618.1 mi
- Palmer Motorsports Park4.817.5 mi
- Hardwick Winery4.711.2 mi
- Gardner Cinemas4.612.5 mi
- Athol Cinemas 84.26.6 mi
- Lake Dennison Recreation Area Day Use Entrance4.612.5 mi
- Gardner Ten Pins4.511.9 mi
- Amherst College4.317.4 mi
- The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art4.619.9 mi
- Emily Dickinson Museum4.817.2 mi
- Beneski Museum of Natural History4.817.3 mi
- Old Chapel4.817.4 mi
- Lake Dennison Recreation Area Day Use Entrance4.612.5 mi
- Lake Wyola State Park4.511.5 mi
- Otter River State Forest Entrance4.511.7 mi
- Doane's Falls4.811.3 mi
- Lake Wyola State Park - Public Beach4.611.4 mi
- Hardwick Crossing Country Club4.512.3 mi
- Camp Coldbrook RV Resort3.19.3 mi
- Rietta Flea Market4.511 mi
- Price Chopper4.112.9 mi
- Marshalls4.46.5 mi
- Timpany Plaza4.112.4 mi
- Worcester Regional Airport4.622.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A massive protected water supply and recreation area offering hiking and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.