Living in Stoughton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stoughton · Census data 2020–2024
Stoughton has 29,225 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $104,794 (about the same as the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $523,800, the median rent is $2,050/month.
Stoughton at a glance
- Population
- 29,225
- Median age
- 45.7State: 40
- Median household income
- $104,794State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $523,800State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,050/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Stoughton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Stoughton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stoughton the median home value is $523,800, 57% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,050 per month, which is 44.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,813 a month in housing costs.
Stoughton median household income
The median household income in Stoughton is $104,794 and the income per person is $52,647. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Stoughton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,742
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.55
Stoughton demographics
- Population
- 29,225
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 11,302
- Foreign-born
- 26%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stoughton ›
Education in Stoughton
41.9% of adults 25 and older in Stoughton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stoughton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Stoughton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton | 29,225 | $104,794 | $523,800 | $2,050 |
| Avon | 4,774 | $130,625 | $509,600 | $1,558 |
| Canton | 24,748 | $143,381 | $710,600 | $2,315 |
| Sharon | 18,574 | $191,835 | $737,100 | $2,310 |
| Brockton | 105,386 | $80,115 | $437,500 | $1,641 |
| Randolph Town | 34,878 | $109,573 | $496,400 | $2,103 |
| Easton | 25,316 | $124,271 | $581,200 | $1,824 |
| Holbrook | 11,380 | $115,210 | $465,400 | $1,094 |
| Norwood | 31,542 | $107,030 | $651,700 | $2,116 |
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What is the median household income in Stoughton, MA?
The median household income in Stoughton is $104,794, about the same as 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 Stoughton?
The median home value in Stoughton is $523,800, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Stoughton?
The median gross rent in Stoughton is $2,050 per month, about 44.6% of household income.
Is Stoughton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Stoughton?
The median age in Stoughton is 45.7 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Stoughton?
The average commute to work in Stoughton is 33 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stoughton?
The unemployment rate in Stoughton is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stoughton?
41.9% of adults in Stoughton 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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