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Southbridge Town, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
Southbridge Town, MA
At a Glance
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)
Is Southbridge Town a Good Place to Live?
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 4.7% (31% 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.
Safety & Crime
Southbridge Town reports 470 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,414/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.