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South Ashburnham, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,174 Population 394/sq mi density
$82,006 Median Income $39,754 per capita
$323,400 Home Value $361,910 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
738 Violent Crime/100K 2,957 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$82,006 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$323,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
738 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

South Ashburnham, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,006
9% above
$39,754 per capita
Home Value
$323,400
15% above
Zillow: $361,910
Violent Crime
738/100K
94% above
2,957/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
2% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
109%
Home Value
115%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Ashburnham a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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.

Safety & Crime

South Ashburnham reports 738 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,957/100K.

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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent738/100K
Property2,957/100K

Health

Obesity31.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,707/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
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.
3.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.