At a Glance
Home Value
$415,500
Zillow: $641,084
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
14.3% smoking rate
How Onset Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onset's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Onset a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Onset is $415,500 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $641,084. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
25.0% of adults in Onset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onset has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,561
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,445/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$51,791
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$36,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
Home Value$415,500
Rent
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$641,084
Housing Units1,359
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute16 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Onset was built in 1938.
27.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.