Median home value in zip code 01542 (Leicester, MA) is $486,800, up 2.2% year over year. Part of the Worcester, MA-CT metropolitan area.

Home Value$486,800

YoY Change

+2.2%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$97,360 on $486,800

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Out of reach49.6% of income

Need $132,771/yr to afford.

PITI$3,098

P/I49.6%

Afford$275K

Gap-$212K

P&I $2,462Tax $487Ins $150

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + MA ins. 28% per HUD.

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01542 is part of the Worcester, MA-CT metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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