At a Glance
Median Income
$98,179
$52,420 per capita
Home Value
$600,600
Zillow: $652,294
Median Rent
$1,853/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
406/100K
1,094/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Framingham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Framingham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Framingham a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Framingham residents earn a median household income of $98,179 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,420. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Framingham is $600,600 , 113% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $652,294. Median rent is $1,853/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Framingham reports 406 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,094/100K. The murder rate is 1.4/100K.
Education
49.4% of adults in Framingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Framingham has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population72,013
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density2,876/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,179
Per Capita$52,420
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
B
Home Value$600,600
Rent$1,853
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$652,294
Housing Units28,783
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent406/100K
Property1,094/100K
Murder1.4/100K
Assault338/100K
Burglary216/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation177 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.4%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations57
Libraries71
Did You Know?
Framingham was founded in 1650.
The median home in Framingham was built in 1964.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.
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