Market Report
ZIP 01523 Housing Market
The median sale price in July 2026 was $630,000 (-12.5% year over year).
Prices & Activity
Source: MLS closed sales and listings for ZIP 01523.
Growth & Supply
Population
8,606
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$135K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
14.9%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
Migration — Worcester County
Avg income of movers (latest year): in $78K · out $84K
IRS Statistics of Income, County-to-County Migration Data (through 2023)
Unemployment Rate — Worcester County
Most recent month is preliminary and subject to revision
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (through Jul '26)
New Construction Permits — Worcester County
1,805 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+1% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,007 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)