Living in Littleton Common, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Littleton Common · Census data 2020–2024
Littleton Common has 3,289 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $135,074 (30% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $558,200, the median rent is $2,306/month.
Littleton Common at a glance
- Population
- 3,289
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40
- Median household income
- $135,074State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $558,200State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,306/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Littleton Common a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Littleton Common
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Littleton Common the median home value is $558,200, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,306 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,616 a month in housing costs.
Littleton Common median household income
The median household income in Littleton Common is $135,074 and the income per person is $61,917. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Littleton Common: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,312
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.56
Littleton Common demographics
- Population
- 3,289
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 1,281
- Foreign-born
- 14.9%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Littleton Common ›
Education in Littleton Common
54.6% of adults 25 and older in Littleton Common have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 32.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Littleton Common
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 84.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Littleton Common vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton Common | 3,289 | $135,074 | $558,200 | $2,306 |
| Littleton | 10,280 | $149,722 | $658,300 | $2,016 |
| Westford | 24,690 | $187,198 | $748,500 | $2,436 |
| Acton | 24,155 | $158,230 | $807,300 | $1,986 |
| Boxborough | 5,496 | $144,611 | $706,900 | $1,887 |
| Carlisle | 5,239 | $250,001 | $1,103,900 | $1,313 |
| Ayer | 8,645 | $101,875 | $463,800 | $1,415 |
| Harvard | 6,927 | $213,996 | $833,600 | $1,321 |
| West Concord | 5,876 | $183,228 | $904,200 | $2,675 |
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What is the median household income in Littleton Common, MA?
The median household income in Littleton Common is $135,074, 30% 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 Littleton Common?
The median home value in Littleton Common is $558,200, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Littleton Common?
The median gross rent in Littleton Common is $2,306 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Littleton Common, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Littleton Common?
The median age in Littleton Common is 41.5 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Littleton Common?
The average commute to work in Littleton Common is 35 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Littleton Common?
The unemployment rate in Littleton Common is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Littleton Common?
54.6% of adults in Littleton Common 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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