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Northborough, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County
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
29.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
20
Violent Crime/100K
584 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
20 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$553,700
96% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
5% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
84.1%
29% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,613
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$553,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$676,305
Median Sale Price
$572,500
Median List Price
$675,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
84.1%
Owner-Occupied
15.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,219/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
82 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$309
Active Inventory
20
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
84.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $553,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $676,305 |
| Median Sale Price | $572,500 |
| Median List Price | $675,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $309 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,219 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 82 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 20 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $309 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,613 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 29.4% |