Southbridge Town, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
17,806 Population 880/sq mi density
$59,397 Median Income $33,664 per capita
$267,000 Home Value $496,989 Zillow
$1,157 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,397 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$267,000 home value, $1,157/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Southbridge Town, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,397
21% below
$33,664 per capita
Home Value
$267,000
5% below
Zillow: $496,989
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
1% below
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Southbridge Town Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Southbridge Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
95%
Rent
99%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Southbridge Town a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Southbridge Town residents earn a median household income of $59,397 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,664. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,727 business establishments, including 907 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Southbridge Town is $267,000 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $496,989. Median rent is $1,157/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

17.7% of adults in Southbridge Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Southbridge Town has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population17,806
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density880/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,397
Per Capita$33,664
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$30,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208

Housing

A
Home Value$267,000
Rent$1,157
Ownership44.3%
Zillow$496,989
Housing Units7,478
Rent Burden34.3%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,992/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation638 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries33

Did You Know?

Southbridge Town was founded in 1730.
The median home in Southbridge Town was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 907 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.