Northborough, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
6,720
Population
2,043/sq mi density
$154,926
Median Income
$76,685 per capita
$553,700
Home Value
$697,203 Zillow
$1,219
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
31
Violent Crime/100K
513 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$154,926 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$553,700 home value, $1,219/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,720
Census 2023
Population Density
2,043
per square mile
Land Area
3.3
square miles (8.6 km²)
Median Age
48.5 yrs
25% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 5.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
80.4%
Black
2.6%
Hispanic
4.4%
Asian
5.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 11.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
86.5%
Spanish
11.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
10.9%
Veterans
3.8%
37% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.7%
10% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.3%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.7%
92% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.456
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,720 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,043 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.6% |
| Female | 53.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.4% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
Language
| English Only | 86.5% |
| Spanish | 11.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 10.9% |
| Veterans | 3.8% |
| Disability | 11.7% |
| Health Insurance | 99.3% |
| Uninsured | 0.7% |
| Broadband Access | 98.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.456 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |