Living in Walpole, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walpole · Census data 2020–2024
Walpole has 26,388 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $171,500 (65% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $687,100, the median rent is $2,205/month.
Walpole at a glance
- Population
- 26,388
- Median age
- 40.9State: 40
- Median household income
- $171,500State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $687,100State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,205/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Walpole a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 65% higher than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Walpole
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walpole the median home value is $687,100, 107% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,205 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,372 a month in housing costs.
Walpole median household income
The median household income in Walpole is $171,500 and the income per person is $74,270. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Walpole: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,801
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.78
Walpole demographics
- Population
- 26,388
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 9,372
- Foreign-born
- 10.6%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walpole ›
Education in Walpole
67.4% of adults 25 and older in Walpole have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 25.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walpole
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 28.2%
- Drive alone
- 63.4%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Walpole vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walpole | 26,388 | $171,500 | $687,100 | $2,205 |
| Medfield | 13,068 | $235,800 | $911,100 | $2,035 |
| Norwood | 31,542 | $107,030 | $651,700 | $2,116 |
| Norfolk | 11,673 | $200,720 | $725,200 | $2,019 |
| Sharon | 18,574 | $191,835 | $737,100 | $2,310 |
| Millis-Clicquot | 4,437 | $146,853 | $545,600 | $1,820 |
| Westwood | 16,318 | $223,125 | $1,041,500 | $2,553 |
| Millis | 8,888 | $155,996 | $603,500 | $1,696 |
| Foxborough | 18,615 | $115,833 | $606,300 | $1,843 |
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What is the median household income in Walpole, MA?
The median household income in Walpole is $171,500, 65% 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 Walpole?
The median home value in Walpole is $687,100, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Walpole?
The median gross rent in Walpole is $2,205 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Walpole, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 65% higher than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Walpole?
The median age in Walpole is 40.9 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Walpole?
The average commute to work in Walpole is 34 minutes; 28.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walpole?
The unemployment rate in Walpole is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walpole?
67.4% of adults in Walpole 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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