Living in Monson, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monson · Census data 2020–2024
Monson has 8,136 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $96,688 (7% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $348,400, the median rent is $871/month.
Monson at a glance
- Population
- 8,136
- Median age
- 47.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $96,688State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $348,400State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $871/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Monson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Monson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monson the median home value is $348,400, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,140 a month in housing costs.
Monson median household income
The median household income in Monson is $96,688 and the income per person is $46,580. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Monson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,451
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.51
Monson demographics
- Population
- 8,136
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 3,226
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monson ›
Education in Monson
29.2% of adults 25 and older in Monson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monson
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Monson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monson | 8,136 | $96,688 | $348,400 | $871 |
| Monson Center | 1,613 | $64,563 | $289,200 | $746 |
| Wales | 1,929 | $89,006 | $296,200 | $1,104 |
| Hampden | 4,946 | $104,536 | $358,200 | $1,132 |
| Wilbraham | 14,572 | $122,051 | $416,000 | $1,175 |
| Brimfield | 3,705 | $111,250 | $389,100 | $886 |
| Palmer Town | 12,381 | $78,480 | $271,400 | $1,075 |
| Stafford | 11,511 | $93,235 | $263,800 | $1,086 |
| Holland | 2,583 | $91,979 | $333,600 | $1,750 |
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What is the median household income in Monson, MA?
The median household income in Monson is $96,688, 7% lower 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 Monson?
The median home value in Monson is $348,400, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Monson?
The median gross rent in Monson is $871 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Monson, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Monson?
The median age in Monson is 47.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Monson?
The average commute to work in Monson is 34 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monson?
The unemployment rate in Monson is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monson?
29.2% of adults in Monson 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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