At a Glance
Median Income
$109,925
$56,389 per capita
Home Value
$474,600
Zillow: $714,166
Violent Crime
35/100K
105/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.1%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
9.1% smoking rate
How Upton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Upton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Upton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Upton residents earn a median household income of $109,925 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,389. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% 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 Upton is $474,600 , 68% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $714,166. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Upton reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 105/100K.
Education
46.1% of adults in Upton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Upton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,985
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,209/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,925
Per Capita$56,389
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A
Home Value$474,600
Rent
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$714,166
Housing Units1,045
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent35/100K
Property105/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation452 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.1%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute39 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries70
Did You Know?
The median home in Upton was built in 1952.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.