Upton, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,985
Population
1,209/sq mi density
$109,925
Median Income
$56,389 per capita
$474,600
Home Value
$714,166 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
35
Violent Crime/100K
105 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$109,925 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$474,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Upton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 48.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 452 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1821°N, 71.6108°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Worcester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0392 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.41 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7 in |
Upton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.3").