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Middleborough Center, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Plymouth County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,064 Population 2,052/sq mi density
$79,520 Median Income $40,357 per capita
$372,400 Home Value $505,207 Zillow
$1,705 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
370 Violent Crime/100K 1,130 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
370 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Middleborough Center, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,520
6% above
$40,357 per capita
Home Value
$372,400
32% above
Zillow: $505,207
Median Rent
$1,705/mo
47% above
36.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
370/100K
3% below
1,130/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
10% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Middleborough Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Middleborough Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
106%
Home Value
132%
Rent
147%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Middleborough Center a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Middleborough Center residents earn a median household income of $79,520 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,357. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,845 business establishments, including 1,172 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Middleborough Center is $372,400 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $505,207. Median rent is $1,705/month, with 36.9% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

Middleborough Center reports 370 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,130/100K.

Education

30.2% of adults in Middleborough Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population8,064
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density2,052/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,520
Per Capita$40,357
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$36,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

A
Home Value$372,400
Rent$1,705
Ownership50.4%
Zillow$505,207
Housing Units3,460
Rent Burden36.9%

Crime

F
Violent370/100K
Property1,130/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,525/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation82 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries31

Did You Know?

The median home in Middleborough Center was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.