Middleborough Center, MA

Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area

Middleborough Center is a small city in Massachusetts with a population of 8,064. Residents earn $79,520 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
8,064 Population 2,052/sq mi density
$79,520 Median Income $40,357 per capita
$372,400 Home Value
$1,705 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$79,520 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$372,400 home value, $1,705/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,520
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $372,400
32% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.2%
10% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,705
47% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.0%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.1%
6% higher than US avg

How Middleborough Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,064
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density2,052/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,520
Per Capita$40,357
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$36,917M
Commute30 min

Housing

A
Home Value$372,400
Rent$1,705
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation82 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+94.0%
School Score6.49

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute30 min
Libraries31

Is Middleborough Center a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Middleborough Center receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Middleborough Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Middleborough Center is $79,520, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Middleborough Center is $372,400, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,705 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Middleborough Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches, including 41.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Middleborough Center has a population of 8,064 with a density of 2,052 people per square mile. The median age is 34.8 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.8%), with 1.5% Black.

Population

8,064
Total Population
2,052
People / sq mi
34.8yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Middleborough Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.9%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Middleborough Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Middleborough Center is $79,520, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Middleborough Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,520
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,357
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
IRS Avg AGI$110,225

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.1%
6% above US avg
Establishments (County)16,845
County GDP$36,917M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,172
Healthcare1,378
Retail1,806
Manufacturing435

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,386
140% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Middleborough Center is $372,400, 32% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,705 (47% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$372,400
32% above US avg
Median List Price$595,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$595,000
$/Sq Ft$250
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.3%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,705
47% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedrooms$2,300
3 Bedrooms$2,858
4 Bedrooms$3,232

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied50.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,386
140% above US avg
Effective Rate2.25%
In Middleborough Center, 31.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.4% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Middleborough Center vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.0%
3% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma12.8%
COPD6.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Checkup Rate78.8%
Premature Death6,525/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access93.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,378

Crime Rates: Middleborough Center vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)42

Safety Score

Middleborough Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.4 inches
38% above US avg
Snowfall41.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density2,052/sq mi
Coordinates41.8942°N, 70.9257°W
County FIPS25023
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.7%
D 53.6%

Winner: Democrat by 8.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.2%
10% below US avg
High School+94.0%
School Test Score6.49
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,052/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries31
Healthcare Facilities1,378
Restaurants1,172
Retail Stores1,806

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)42

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Work from Home9.0%

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