Living in Otis, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Otis · Census data 2020–2024
Otis has 1,624 residents with a median age of 51. The median household income is $108,898 (5% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $396,700, the median rent is $1,318/month.
Otis at a glance
- Population
- 1,624
- Median age
- 51State: 40
- Median household income
- $108,898State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $396,700State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,318/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Otis a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Otis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Otis the median home value is $396,700, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,318 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,680 a month in housing costs.
Otis median household income
The median household income in Otis is $108,898 and the income per person is $63,259. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Otis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,625
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 57%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.33
57% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Otis has many vacation and second homes.
Otis demographics
- Population
- 1,624
- Median age
- 51
- Under 18
- 15.1%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 698
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Otis ›
Education in Otis
39.2% of adults 25 and older in Otis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Otis
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Otis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otis | 1,624 | $108,898 | $396,700 | $1,318 |
| Tyringham | 494 | $163,333 | $699,400 | $1,050 |
| Becket | 1,962 | $80,417 | $361,000 | $2,107 |
| Blandford | 1,156 | $91,902 | $287,900 | $1,047 |
| Sandisfield | 994 | $91,111 | $360,300 | $1,250 |
| Monterey | 954 | $152,353 | $603,200 | $1,762 |
| Tolland | 540 | $106,250 | $355,700 | — |
| Chester | 1,240 | $89,390 | $281,900 | $1,104 |
| Lee | 5,719 | $83,750 | $352,700 | $1,375 |
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What is the median household income in Otis, MA?
The median household income in Otis is $108,898, 5% 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 Otis?
The median home value in Otis is $396,700, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Otis?
The median gross rent in Otis is $1,318 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Otis, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Otis?
The median age in Otis is 51 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Otis?
The average commute to work in Otis is 34 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Otis?
The unemployment rate in Otis is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Otis?
39.2% of adults in Otis 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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