Living in West Boylston, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Boylston · Census data 2020–2024
West Boylston has 7,782 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $104,551 (about the same as the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $440,000, the median rent is $1,261/month.
West Boylston at a glance
- Population
- 7,782
- Median age
- 45.5State: 40
- Median household income
- $104,551State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $440,000State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,261/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Boylston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Boylston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Boylston the median home value is $440,000, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,261 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,374 a month in housing costs.
West Boylston median household income
The median household income in West Boylston is $104,551 and the income per person is $53,775. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in West Boylston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,982
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.27
West Boylston demographics
- Population
- 7,782
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 2,982
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Boylston ›
Education in West Boylston
41.8% of adults 25 and older in West Boylston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Boylston
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
West Boylston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Boylston | 7,782 | $104,551 | $440,000 | $1,261 |
| Boylston | 4,948 | $140,962 | $578,600 | $2,032 |
| Holden | 20,064 | $141,923 | $470,700 | $1,648 |
| Sterling | 8,183 | $129,063 | $498,800 | $1,699 |
| Clinton | 15,563 | $89,781 | $387,300 | $1,402 |
| South Lancaster | 2,177 | $109,173 | $421,400 | $1,893 |
| Shrewsbury | 38,876 | $139,302 | $592,300 | $2,116 |
| Worcester | 207,055 | $70,102 | $374,400 | $1,487 |
| Princeton | 3,529 | $158,750 | $520,500 | $897 |
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What is the median household income in West Boylston, MA?
The median household income in West Boylston is $104,551, 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 West Boylston?
The median home value in West Boylston is $440,000, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in West Boylston?
The median gross rent in West Boylston is $1,261 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is West Boylston, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
What is the median age in West Boylston?
The median age in West Boylston is 45.5 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in West Boylston?
The average commute to work in West Boylston is 25 minutes; 17.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Boylston?
The unemployment rate in West Boylston is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Boylston?
41.8% of adults in West Boylston 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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