Living in Littleton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Littleton · Census data 2020–2024
Littleton has 10,280 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $149,722 (44% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $658,300, the median rent is $2,016/month.
Littleton at a glance
- Population
- 10,280
- Median age
- 43.5State: 40
- Median household income
- $149,722State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $658,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,016/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Littleton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Littleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Littleton the median home value is $658,300, 98% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,016 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,096 a month in housing costs.
Littleton median household income
The median household income in Littleton is $149,722 and the income per person is $66,360. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Littleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,975
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.4%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.66
Littleton demographics
- Population
- 10,280
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 3,804
- Foreign-born
- 11.1%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Littleton ›
Education in Littleton
59.6% of adults 25 and older in Littleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 33.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Littleton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Littleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton | 10,280 | $149,722 | $658,300 | $2,016 |
| Littleton Common | 3,289 | $135,074 | $558,200 | $2,306 |
| Boxborough | 5,496 | $144,611 | $706,900 | $1,887 |
| Westford | 24,690 | $187,198 | $748,500 | $2,436 |
| Acton | 24,155 | $158,230 | $807,300 | $1,986 |
| Ayer | 8,645 | $101,875 | $463,800 | $1,415 |
| Harvard | 6,927 | $213,996 | $833,600 | $1,321 |
| Devens | 1,723 | $189,250 | $556,800 | $1,500 |
| Groton | 11,390 | $192,958 | $743,400 | $1,458 |
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What is the median household income in Littleton, MA?
The median household income in Littleton is $149,722, 44% 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?
The median home value in Littleton is $658,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Littleton?
The median gross rent in Littleton is $2,016 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Littleton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Littleton?
The median age in Littleton is 43.5 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Littleton?
The average commute to work in Littleton is 33 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Littleton?
The unemployment rate in Littleton is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Littleton?
59.6% of adults in Littleton 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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