At a Glance
Median Income
$56,726
$47,665 per capita
Home Value
$344,400
Zillow: $491,960
Median Rent
$947/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
105/100K
335/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Townsend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Townsend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Townsend a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Townsend residents earn a median household income of $56,726 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,665. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,730 business establishments, including 943 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Townsend is $344,400 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $491,960. Median rent is $947/month, with 23.0% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Townsend reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 335/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Townsend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Townsend has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,082
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density640/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,726
Per Capita$47,665
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$38,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
B
Home Value$344,400
Rent$947
Ownership49.7%
Zillow$491,960
Housing Units487
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent105/100K
Property335/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary42/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,909/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation295 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute37 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Townsend was built in 1974.
27.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 943 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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