Living in Natick, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Natick · Census data 2020–2024
Natick has 36,873 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $138,538 (33% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $821,000, the median rent is $2,134/month.
Natick at a glance
- Population
- 36,873
- Median age
- 43.3State: 40
- Median household income
- $138,538State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $821,000State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,134/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Natick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Natick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Natick the median home value is $821,000, 147% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,134 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,448 a month in housing costs.
Natick median household income
The median household income in Natick is $138,538 and the income per person is $80,261. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Natick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,777
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.39
Natick demographics
- Population
- 36,873
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 15,287
- Foreign-born
- 20.5%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Natick ›
Education in Natick
70.8% of adults 25 and older in Natick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 37% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Natick
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 25.1%
- Drive alone
- 60.9%
- Public transit
- 6.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Natick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natick | 36,873 | $138,538 | $821,000 | $2,134 |
| Cochituate | 6,471 | $192,361 | $906,300 | $1,582 |
| Wellesley | 30,347 | $250,001 | $1,582,700 | $2,886 |
| Sherborn | 4,427 | $250,001 | $1,026,800 | $2,338 |
| Dover | 5,930 | $250,001 | $1,340,300 | $2,917 |
| Framingham | 72,399 | $107,419 | $627,300 | $2,033 |
| Wayland | 13,914 | $224,000 | $978,400 | $1,475 |
| Needham | 32,459 | $214,308 | $1,188,500 | $2,409 |
| Weston | 11,579 | $250,001 | $1,694,400 | $2,085 |
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What is the median household income in Natick, MA?
The median household income in Natick is $138,538, 33% 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 Natick?
The median home value in Natick is $821,000, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Natick?
The median gross rent in Natick is $2,134 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Natick, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Natick?
The median age in Natick is 43.3 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Natick?
The average commute to work in Natick is 31 minutes; 25.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Natick?
The unemployment rate in Natick is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Natick?
70.8% of adults in Natick 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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