Living in Westborough, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westborough · Census data 2020–2024
Westborough has 21,944 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $141,944 (37% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $685,300, the median rent is $2,106/month.
Westborough at a glance
- Population
- 21,944
- Median age
- 38.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $141,944State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $685,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,106/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Westborough a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westborough
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westborough the median home value is $685,300, 106% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,106 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,302 a month in housing costs.
Westborough median household income
The median household income in Westborough is $141,944 and the income per person is $66,421. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Westborough: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,342
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.2%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.69
Westborough demographics
- Population
- 21,944
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 7,964
- Foreign-born
- 30.3%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westborough ›
Education in Westborough
65.2% of adults 25 and older in Westborough have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 37.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westborough
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Westborough vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough | 21,944 | $141,944 | $685,300 | $2,106 |
| Northborough | 15,750 | $153,199 | $620,000 | $1,919 |
| Cordaville | 2,989 | $165,375 | $765,900 | $1,844 |
| Hopkinton | 19,358 | $222,801 | $802,700 | $2,641 |
| Southborough | 10,493 | $196,808 | $821,100 | $2,496 |
| Grafton | 19,902 | $131,484 | $525,300 | $1,504 |
| Shrewsbury | 38,876 | $139,302 | $592,300 | $2,116 |
| Upton | 8,189 | $155,508 | $576,700 | $948 |
| Marlborough | 41,647 | $91,968 | $513,100 | $1,871 |
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What is the median household income in Westborough, MA?
The median household income in Westborough is $141,944, 37% 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 Westborough?
The median home value in Westborough is $685,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Westborough?
The median gross rent in Westborough is $2,106 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Westborough, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Westborough?
The median age in Westborough is 38.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Westborough?
The average commute to work in Westborough is 29 minutes; 26.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westborough?
The unemployment rate in Westborough is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westborough?
65.2% of adults in Westborough 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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