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Hardwick, MA

Hardwick, MA.

Population: 572 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$448,074
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+22.9%
10-year appreciation
+73.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$448,869
House Price Index
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+2.0%

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.4 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
268

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
New England National Scenic Trail (16 mi)
Nearest airport
Ware Airport (UWA) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
23
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-1,365 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$4,791
Households with broadband internet
83.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
297,809
Average weekly wage
$1,309
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
824

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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