Living in Douglas, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Douglas · Census data 2020–2024
Douglas has 9,207 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $152,267 (46% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $470,600, the median rent is $1,503/month.
Douglas at a glance
- Population
- 9,207
- Median age
- 44State: 40
- Median household income
- $152,267State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $470,600State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,503/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Douglas a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Douglas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Douglas the median home value is $470,600, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,503 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,585 a month in housing costs.
Douglas median household income
The median household income in Douglas is $152,267 and the income per person is $59,577. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Douglas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,497
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.77
Douglas demographics
- Population
- 9,207
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 3,320
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Douglas ›
Education in Douglas
41.7% of adults 25 and older in Douglas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 16.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Douglas
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Douglas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 9,207 | $152,267 | $470,600 | $1,503 |
| East Douglas | 2,987 | $138,309 | $434,600 | $1,458 |
| Webster | 17,748 | $72,895 | $361,500 | $1,228 |
| Sutton | 9,452 | $147,125 | $523,100 | $1,190 |
| Uxbridge | 14,473 | $124,725 | $441,100 | $1,555 |
| Whitinsville | 7,115 | $96,145 | $449,600 | $1,197 |
| Burrillville | 16,427 | $119,813 | $384,400 | $1,206 |
| Harrisville | 1,767 | $62,535 | $355,000 | $1,094 |
| Northbridge | 16,458 | $111,319 | $448,600 | $1,207 |
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What is the median household income in Douglas, MA?
The median household income in Douglas is $152,267, 46% 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 Douglas?
The median home value in Douglas is $470,600, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Douglas?
The median gross rent in Douglas is $1,503 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Douglas, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Douglas?
The median age in Douglas is 44 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Douglas?
The average commute to work in Douglas is 34 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Douglas?
The unemployment rate in Douglas is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Douglas?
41.7% of adults in Douglas 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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