Living in South Ashburnham, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Ashburnham · Census data 2020–2024
South Ashburnham has 1,500 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $126,071 (21% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $370,300.
South Ashburnham at a glance
- Population
- 1,500
- Median age
- 38.1State: 40
- Median household income
- $126,071State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $370,300State: $562,100
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is South Ashburnham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Ashburnham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Ashburnham the median home value is $370,300, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,308 a month in housing costs.
South Ashburnham median household income
The median household income in South Ashburnham is $126,071 and the income per person is $42,816. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in South Ashburnham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 498
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 3.01
South Ashburnham demographics
- Population
- 1,500
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 8.2%
- Households
- 498
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Ashburnham ›
Education in South Ashburnham
27.2% of adults 25 and older in South Ashburnham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Ashburnham
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
South Ashburnham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ashburnham | 1,500 | $126,071 | $370,300 | — |
| Ashburnham | 6,415 | $118,809 | $390,700 | $1,807 |
| Gardner | 21,148 | $67,518 | $301,600 | $1,109 |
| Westminster | 8,374 | $106,331 | $422,000 | $1,843 |
| Winchendon | 10,440 | $75,690 | $323,800 | $1,255 |
| Fitchburg | 41,798 | $73,040 | $336,400 | $1,222 |
| Ashby | 3,211 | $115,598 | $390,500 | $1,200 |
| Baldwinville | 2,528 | $51,917 | $328,900 | $786 |
| Templeton | 8,252 | $101,154 | $358,500 | $1,207 |
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What is the median household income in South Ashburnham, MA?
The median household income in South Ashburnham is $126,071, 21% 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 South Ashburnham?
The median home value in South Ashburnham is $370,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
Is South Ashburnham, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
What is the median age in South Ashburnham?
The median age in South Ashburnham is 38.1 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in South Ashburnham?
The average commute to work in South Ashburnham is 29 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Ashburnham?
The unemployment rate in South Ashburnham is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Ashburnham?
27.2% of adults in South Ashburnham 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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