At a Glance
Median Income
$82,006
$39,754 per capita
Home Value
$323,400
Zillow: $361,910
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
11.9% smoking rate
How South Ashburnham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Ashburnham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Ashburnham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Ashburnham residents earn a median household income of $82,006 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,754. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,743 business establishments, including 1,794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Ashburnham is $323,400 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,910. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
13.8% of adults in South Ashburnham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Ashburnham has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,174
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density394/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,006
Per Capita$39,754
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A
Home Value$323,400
Rent
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$361,910
Housing Units390
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,109 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute30 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries70
Did You Know?
The median home in South Ashburnham was built in 1982.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.