Living in Northbridge, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northbridge · Census data 2020–2024
Northbridge has 16,458 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $111,319 (7% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $448,600, the median rent is $1,207/month.
Northbridge at a glance
- Population
- 16,458
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $111,319State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $448,600State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,207/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Northbridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northbridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northbridge the median home value is $448,600, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,525 a month in housing costs.
Northbridge median household income
The median household income in Northbridge is $111,319 and the income per person is $55,751. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Northbridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,173
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.41
Northbridge demographics
- Population
- 16,458
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 6,710
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northbridge ›
Education in Northbridge
36.9% of adults 25 and older in Northbridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northbridge
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Northbridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbridge | 16,458 | $111,319 | $448,600 | $1,207 |
| Whitinsville | 7,115 | $96,145 | $449,600 | $1,197 |
| Upton | 8,189 | $155,508 | $576,700 | $948 |
| East Douglas | 2,987 | $138,309 | $434,600 | $1,458 |
| Uxbridge | 14,473 | $124,725 | $441,100 | $1,555 |
| Sutton | 9,452 | $147,125 | $523,100 | $1,190 |
| Mendon | 6,325 | $132,256 | $616,000 | $1,840 |
| Grafton | 19,902 | $131,484 | $525,300 | $1,504 |
| Hopedale | 6,027 | $115,722 | $466,100 | $1,788 |
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What is the median household income in Northbridge, MA?
The median household income in Northbridge is $111,319, 7% 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 Northbridge?
The median home value in Northbridge is $448,600, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Northbridge?
The median gross rent in Northbridge is $1,207 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Northbridge, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Northbridge?
The median age in Northbridge is 43.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Northbridge?
The average commute to work in Northbridge is 31 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northbridge?
The unemployment rate in Northbridge is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northbridge?
36.9% of adults in Northbridge 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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