Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Upton is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 2,985. Residents earn $109,925 per year, which is 46% above the national average.
Based on current data, Upton receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Upton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Upton is $109,925, which is significantly higher than the national average — 46% above $75,149. This places Upton among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Upton is $474,600, making it a premium housing market at 68% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Upton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 143 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 635 per 100,000, 68% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Upton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches, including 72.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 89.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.1% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $109,925 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,389 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,378 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,314 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 27,743 |
| County GDP | $60,947M |
| Restaurants | 1,794 |
| Healthcare | 2,309 |
| Retail | 2,429 |
| Manufacturing | 818 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,321 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.54% |
| Commute Time | 38.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
| Census Median | $474,600 |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $689,504 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,400 |
| Rent Burden | 31.5% |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,321 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.54% |
| Obesity | 29.0% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.8% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,707/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,309 |
| Total Violent | 142.5/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 51.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 90.7/100K |
| Total Property | 634.8/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 220.2/100K |
| Theft | 401.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 13.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 70 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.3 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 72.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 452 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1821°N, 71.6108°W |
| County FIPS | 25027 |
Winner: Democrat by 10 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.1% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,209/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 70 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,309 |
| Restaurants | 1,794 |
| Retail Stores | 2,429 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 70 |
| Avg Commute | 38.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |