Living in Wrentham, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wrentham · Census data 2020–2024
Wrentham has 12,297 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $151,676 (46% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $654,900, the median rent is $1,184/month.
Wrentham at a glance
- Population
- 12,297
- Median age
- 46.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $151,676State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $654,900State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,184/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Wrentham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wrentham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wrentham the median home value is $654,900, 97% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,184 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,251 a month in housing costs.
Wrentham median household income
The median household income in Wrentham is $151,676 and the income per person is $66,872. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Wrentham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,636
- Owner-occupied
- 82%
- Renter-occupied
- 18%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.70
Wrentham demographics
- Population
- 12,297
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 4,339
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wrentham ›
Education in Wrentham
55.1% of adults 25 and older in Wrentham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 21.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wrentham
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Wrentham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrentham | 12,297 | $151,676 | $654,900 | $1,184 |
| Plainville | 9,943 | $104,106 | $476,000 | $1,977 |
| Franklin Town | 33,154 | $145,773 | $611,700 | $1,899 |
| Norfolk | 11,673 | $200,720 | $725,200 | $2,019 |
| Foxborough | 18,615 | $115,833 | $606,300 | $1,843 |
| North Attleborough Town | 30,984 | $112,665 | $482,200 | $1,509 |
| Bellingham | 17,410 | $125,307 | $450,700 | $1,836 |
| Cumberland | 36,820 | $117,522 | $431,000 | $1,379 |
| Mansfield Center | 7,222 | $97,798 | $480,000 | $1,664 |
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What is the median household income in Wrentham, MA?
The median household income in Wrentham is $151,676, 46% 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 Wrentham?
The median home value in Wrentham is $654,900, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Wrentham?
The median gross rent in Wrentham is $1,184 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Wrentham, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Wrentham?
The median age in Wrentham is 46.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Wrentham?
The average commute to work in Wrentham is 32 minutes; 21.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wrentham?
The unemployment rate in Wrentham is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wrentham?
55.1% of adults in Wrentham 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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