Living in Upton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upton · Census data 2020–2024
Upton has 8,189 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $155,508 (50% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $576,700, the median rent is $948/month.
Upton at a glance
- Population
- 8,189
- Median age
- 46.4State: 40
- Median household income
- $155,508State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $576,700State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $948/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 86.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Upton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Upton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upton the median home value is $576,700, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $948 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,187 a month in housing costs.
Upton median household income
The median household income in Upton is $155,508 and the income per person is $68,055. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Upton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,055
- Owner-occupied
- 86.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.3%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.72
Upton demographics
- Population
- 8,189
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 3,003
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upton ›
Education in Upton
53.5% of adults 25 and older in Upton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 20% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Drive alone
- 62.8%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Upton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton | 8,189 | $155,508 | $576,700 | $948 |
| Northbridge | 16,458 | $111,319 | $448,600 | $1,207 |
| Milford | 30,431 | $96,365 | $476,700 | $1,909 |
| Hopkinton | 19,358 | $222,801 | $802,700 | $2,641 |
| Grafton | 19,902 | $131,484 | $525,300 | $1,504 |
| Hopedale | 6,027 | $115,722 | $466,100 | $1,788 |
| Whitinsville | 7,115 | $96,145 | $449,600 | $1,197 |
| Westborough | 21,944 | $141,944 | $685,300 | $2,106 |
| Mendon | 6,325 | $132,256 | $616,000 | $1,840 |
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What is the median household income in Upton, MA?
The median household income in Upton is $155,508, 50% 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 Upton?
The median home value in Upton is $576,700, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Upton?
The median gross rent in Upton is $948 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Upton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Upton?
The median age in Upton is 46.4 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Upton?
The average commute to work in Upton is 35 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upton?
The unemployment rate in Upton is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upton?
53.5% of adults in Upton 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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