Living in Dighton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dighton · Census data 2020–2024
Dighton has 8,193 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $136,646 (31% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $501,900, the median rent is $1,405/month.
Dighton at a glance
- Population
- 8,193
- Median age
- 42.7State: 40
- Median household income
- $136,646State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $501,900State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,405/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Dighton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 11% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dighton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dighton the median home value is $501,900, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,405 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,792 a month in housing costs.
Dighton median household income
The median household income in Dighton is $136,646 and the income per person is $54,432. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Dighton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,088
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.75
Dighton demographics
- Population
- 8,193
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 2,944
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dighton ›
Education in Dighton
35.9% of adults 25 and older in Dighton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dighton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Dighton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dighton | 8,193 | $136,646 | $501,900 | $1,405 |
| Berkley | 6,829 | $144,205 | $511,200 | — |
| Rehoboth | 13,022 | $138,214 | $563,000 | $1,195 |
| Swansea | 17,359 | $116,364 | $445,000 | $1,226 |
| Taunton | 60,433 | $79,283 | $422,800 | $1,324 |
| Somerset | 18,298 | $112,677 | $418,800 | $1,271 |
| Ocean Grove | 3,453 | $118,696 | $362,200 | $1,266 |
| Freetown | 9,285 | $143,884 | $518,200 | $1,891 |
| Fall River | 94,082 | $56,673 | $395,500 | $1,155 |
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What is the median household income in Dighton, MA?
The median household income in Dighton is $136,646, 31% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dighton?
The median home value in Dighton is $501,900, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Dighton?
The median gross rent in Dighton is $1,405 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Dighton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 11% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Dighton?
The median age in Dighton is 42.7 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Dighton?
The average commute to work in Dighton is 31 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dighton?
The unemployment rate in Dighton is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dighton?
35.9% of adults in Dighton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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