Living in Northborough, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northborough · Census data 2020–2024
Northborough has 15,750 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $153,199 (47% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $620,000, the median rent is $1,919/month.
Northborough at a glance
- Population
- 15,750
- Median age
- 45State: 40
- Median household income
- $153,199State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $620,000State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,919/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Northborough a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Northborough
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northborough the median home value is $620,000, 86% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,919 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,174 a month in housing costs.
Northborough median household income
The median household income in Northborough is $153,199 and the income per person is $77,642. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Northborough: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,108
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.62
Northborough demographics
- Population
- 15,750
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 5,929
- Foreign-born
- 17.7%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northborough ›
Education in Northborough
65.5% of adults 25 and older in Northborough have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 34.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northborough
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Northborough vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northborough | 15,750 | $153,199 | $620,000 | $1,919 |
| Westborough | 21,944 | $141,944 | $685,300 | $2,106 |
| Boylston | 4,948 | $140,962 | $578,600 | $2,032 |
| Berlin | 3,378 | $121,336 | $616,600 | $2,420 |
| Shrewsbury | 38,876 | $139,302 | $592,300 | $2,116 |
| Marlborough | 41,647 | $91,968 | $513,100 | $1,871 |
| Southborough | 10,493 | $196,808 | $821,100 | $2,496 |
| Clinton | 15,563 | $89,781 | $387,300 | $1,402 |
| Hudson | 20,077 | $103,400 | $496,800 | $1,406 |
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What is the median household income in Northborough, MA?
The median household income in Northborough is $153,199, 47% 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 Northborough?
The median home value in Northborough is $620,000, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Northborough?
The median gross rent in Northborough is $1,919 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Northborough, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Northborough?
The median age in Northborough is 45 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Northborough?
The average commute to work in Northborough is 31 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northborough?
The unemployment rate in Northborough is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northborough?
65.5% of adults in Northborough 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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