Northborough, MA

Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area

Northborough is a small city in Massachusetts with a population of 6,720. Residents earn $154,926 per year, which is 106% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
6,720 Population 2,043/sq mi density
$154,926 Median Income $76,685 per capita
$553,700 Home Value $676,305 Zillow
$1,219 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
134 Violent Crime/100K 1,034 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$154,926 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$553,700 home value, $1,219/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K (65% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $154,926
106% higher than US avg
Home Value $553,700
96% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 134/100K
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 66.8%
98% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,219
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.9%
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population6,720
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density2,043/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 80%

Economy

A+
Median Income$154,926
Per Capita$76,685
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$60,947M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$553,700
Rent$1,219
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$676,305

Crime

F
Violent134/100K
Property1,034/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault114/100K
Burglary208/100K

Health

Obesity27.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation315 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.8%
High School+96.2%
School Score6.49

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute29 min
EV Stations6
Libraries70

Is Northborough a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Northborough receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Northborough offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Northborough is $154,926, which is significantly higher than the national average — 106% above $75,149. This places Northborough among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Northborough is $553,700, making it a premium housing market at 96% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,219 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Northborough is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 134 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,034 per 100,000, 47% below the national average.

Education

Northborough is a highly educated community — 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Northborough experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches, including 72.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Northborough has a population of 6,720 with a density of 2,043 people per square mile. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.4%), with 2.6% Black.

Population

6,720
Total Population
2,043
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
3.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Northborough vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.8%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.2%
16% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Northborough vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Northborough is $154,926, which is 106% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Northborough vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$154,926
106% above US avg
Per Capita Income$76,685
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
IRS Avg AGI$91,314

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)27,743
County GDP$60,947M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,794
Healthcare2,309
Retail2,429
Manufacturing818

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,321
109% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.4 min
Work from Home22.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Northborough is $553,700, 96% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,219 (5% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $676,305.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$553,700
96% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$676,305
Median List Price$675,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$675,000
$/Sq Ft$309
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio98.1%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory20

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,219
5% 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-Occupied84.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,321
109% above US avg
Effective Rate1.32%
In Northborough, 27.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.4% report depression. 16.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Northborough vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.9%
13% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure26.3%
Asthma11.7%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity16.7%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress10.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.9%
Checkup Rate80.5%
Premature Death6,707/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access91.2%
Healthcare Facilities2,309
Northborough has a violent crime rate of 134 per 100,000 residents, 65% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,034 per 100,000 (47% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent134.2/100K
65% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape20.1/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault114.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,033.6/100K
47% below US avg
Burglary208.1/100K
Theft765.1/100K
Vehicle Theft60.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)70

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Northborough has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.3 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall72.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density2,043/sq mi
Coordinates42.3120°N, 71.6477°W
County FIPS25027
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 66.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.9%
D 53.9%

Winner: Democrat by 10 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+66.8%
98% above US avg
High School+96.2%
School Test Score6.49
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,043/sq mi
Total Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations7
Public Libraries70
Healthcare Facilities2,309
Restaurants1,794
Retail Stores2,429

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)70
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.4 min
Work from Home22.8%

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