The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01038 sells for about $450,200, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,442 a month.
ZIP 01038 — Hatfield
The housing market in 01038 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking a rural lifestyle. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's high median household income and limited housing supply. Market conditions are currently balanced, with homes selling near asking price.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with easy access to the academic and cultural hubs of the Pioneer Valley.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 6.9% — 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 5.2%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01038, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Hatfield is generally considered a safe, low-crime community with reported crime rates significantly lower than the Massachusetts and national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Hatfield Public Schools district, which is generally well-regarded for its small class sizes and community-focused educational environment.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal flooding due to its proximity to the Connecticut River, and standard New England winter weather hazards.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Five College Consortium and regional agricultural industries, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by the Town of Hatfield based on local mill rates; there are no special MUD or PID districts commonly found in other states.
Residents primarily commute by car to nearby employment hubs in Northampton, Amherst, and Springfield via I-91.
The area features extensive access to the Connecticut River for boating, local hiking trails, and proximity to the shopping and cultural amenities of Northampton.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family home rentals and small multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and proximity to the major educational institutions in the Pioneer Valley.
The area is served by I-91, providing a primary north-south corridor for regional transit.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the town's rural character and agricultural land.
The Hampshire County assessment regime is managed at the municipal level by the Town of Hatfield Board of Assessors.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal property taxes and the Hatfield Public Schools district.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe winter storms and riverine flooding.
Massachusetts is a judicial foreclosure state requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
Massachusetts requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 01038 profiles.
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.
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Holyoke4.114.9 mi
- Funcity Trampoline and Adventure Park4.116.9 mi
- Central Rock Gym - Hadley4.73 mi
- Pioneer Valley Indoor Karting4.61.7 mi
- FunHub Action Park4.43.6 mi
- The Big E4.520 mi
- Mullins Center4.63.9 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.117.5 mi
- Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory4.88.8 mi
- MassMutual Center4.519.4 mi
- Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory4.88.8 mi
- The Montague Bookmill4.811.4 mi
- Cinemark at Hampshire Mall and XD4.43.7 mi
- The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art4.65.7 mi
- Academy of Music4.74.6 mi
- Amherst College4.34.8 mi
- Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame4.519.9 mi
- Springfield Armory National Historic Site4.819 mi
- Springfield Museums4.719.2 mi
- The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art4.65.7 mi
- Look Memorial Park4.74.8 mi
- The Botanic Garden of Smith College4.84.7 mi
- Skinner State Park4.85.7 mi
- DAR State Forest4.711 mi
- Nonotuck Park4.69.3 mi
- Oxbow Marina4.46.4 mi
- Brunelle's Marina4.48.3 mi
- Ledges Golf Club4.29.7 mi
- Wyckoff Country Club410.9 mi
- Drunken Rabbit Brewing4.611.8 mi
- Northampton Country Club4.65.2 mi
- Atkins Farms Country Market4.75.9 mi
- Big Y4.33.9 mi
- Hampshire Mall43.6 mi
- Big Y4.43.3 mi
- Thornes Marketplace4.54.5 mi
- Bradley International Airport4.430.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Community park with sports fields and recreational space.
Provides access for fishing, boating, and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.