Median Income
$70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$612
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment
3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.8%
21% lower than US avg
How Upton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,046
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$40,480
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty9.8%
Commute31 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$612
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units870
Rent Burden11.7%
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+19.8%
Graduate+1.5%
Is Upton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Upton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Upton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Upton is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Upton is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $612 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.8% have completed high school.
Upton has a population of 2,046 with a density of 97 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).
Population
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 0.5% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Spanish | 97.1% |
| 624% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.4% |
The median household income in Upton is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $70,500 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,480 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.7% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 20.4% |
The median home value in Upton is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $612 (47% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $612 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.0% |
| Housing Units | 870 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Upton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (54.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |