The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01453 sells for about $449,774, or $292 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.05%), a market in balance. Homes take about 21 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,354 a month.
ZIP 01453 — Leominster
The Leominster housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory driving a strong sale-to-list ratio. While year-over-year price growth has flattened, the market continues to see quick turnover for well-priced properties. Demand is supported by the area's accessibility to regional employment hubs.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between suburban living and access to major regional employment centers in Worcester and beyond.
Median prices moved down 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 21 days on market with 0.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.0% · poverty 9.1% — 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 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01453, 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.
Leominster serves as a regional hub with access to Route 2 and I-190, facilitating commutes toward the Worcester and Greater Boston employment cores.
The area features access to local green spaces such as Barrett Park and proximity to Rockwell Pond, with retail and dining concentrated along the Route 12 corridor.
The rental market remains tight with limited inventory, reflecting broader regional pressure on housing availability and affordability.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of retail, manufacturing, and service-sector employers, with strong ties to the broader Worcester County industrial base.
The area is served by major highway corridors including Route 2 and I-190, providing essential connectivity for regional commuters.
Data retrieved from census.gov and Data Commons for ZCTA 01453.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A local recreational area offering trails and green space.
A notable local water feature serving as a residential and recreational anchor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.