At a Glance
Median Income
$69,375
$38,373 per capita
Home Value
$248,100
Zillow: $337,478
Median Rent
$1,406/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
13.4% smoking rate
How Preston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Preston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Preston a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Preston residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,373. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 732 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Preston is $248,100 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,478. Median rent is $1,406/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
23.2% of adults in Preston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Preston has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population794
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,444/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$38,373
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$248,100
Rent$1,406
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$337,478
Housing Units321
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,061/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation45 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Preston was founded in 1892.
The median home in Preston was built in 1955.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.