Living in Pembroke, Massachusetts

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pembroke · Census data 2020–2024

Pembroke has 18,382 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $146,285 (41% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $586,500, the median rent is $2,464/month.

Pembroke at a glance

Population
18,382
Median age
45.5State: 40
Median household income
$146,285State: $103,960
Median home value
$586,500State: $562,100
Median rent
$2,464/moState: $1,762
Homeowners
90.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.7%
Average commute
35 min

Is Pembroke a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4%.

Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Pembroke

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pembroke the median home value is $586,500, 76% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,464 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,852 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pembroke$586,500
Massachusetts$562,100
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pembroke$2,464
Massachusetts$1,762
United States$1,413

Pembroke median household income

The median household income in Pembroke is $146,285 and the income per person is $62,681. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).

Median household income

Pembroke$146,285
Massachusetts$103,960
United States$80,734

Housing in Pembroke: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
7,143
Owner-occupied
90.1%
Renter-occupied
9.9%
Vacant
3.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1974
Average household size
2.64

Pembroke demographics

Population
18,382
Median age
45.5
Under 18
19.3%
65 and older
19.4%
Households
6,900
Foreign-born
3.4%
Veterans
7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black0.5%
Asian0.7%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pembroke ›

Education in Pembroke

44.7% of adults 25 and older in Pembroke have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pembroke44.7%
Massachusetts47.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pembroke

Unemployment rate
3.4%State: 5.2%
Average commute
35 minState: 29 min
Work from home
21.2%
Drive alone
68.1%
Public transit
1.8%
Walk to work
0.9%
Homes with broadband
92.6%

Pembroke vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pembroke18,382$146,285$586,500$2,464
North Pembroke3,393$194,309$536,000$2,585
Hanson10,660$132,200$533,900$1,821
Hanover14,845$189,803$755,400$1,845
Duxbury16,185$176,583$874,600$1,591
Halifax7,748$118,556$481,500$1,804
Marshfield25,879$125,986$680,300$1,772
Kingston14,027$119,876$610,600$1,159
Marshfield Hills1,978$216,250$851,700—

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Living in Pembroke: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pembroke, MA?

The median household income in Pembroke is $146,285, 41% 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 Pembroke?

The median home value in Pembroke is $586,500, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.

How much is rent in Pembroke?

The median gross rent in Pembroke is $2,464 per month, about 28.2% of household income.

Is Pembroke, MA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.

What is the median age in Pembroke?

The median age in Pembroke is 45.5 years (Massachusetts: 40).

How long is the commute in Pembroke?

The average commute to work in Pembroke is 35 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Pembroke?

The unemployment rate in Pembroke is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pembroke?

44.7% of adults in Pembroke 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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