Walpole, MA

Massachusetts · Metropolitan · City

3.8 Good / 5.0
5,989 Population
$132,411 Median Income
$572,000 Home Value
$1,952 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
68 Violent Crime / 100K
47.0 yrs Median Age
62.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.8
Overall
4.9
Economy
4.2
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population5,989
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density2,131/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 90.9%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$132,411
Per Capita Income$69,651
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty Rate5.1%
County GDP$75,071M

Housing

4.2/5
Home Value (Census)$572,000
Zillow Value$754,857
Median Rent$1,952
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,300

Health

Obesity22.8%
Diabetes6.5%
Depression23.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime68/100K
Property Crime1,325/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft16.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul28° / 73°
Rain50 in/yr
Snow56 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 37 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+62.3%
High School+98.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.49
Libraries (County)38

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Work From Home23.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations10

How Walpole Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$132,411
Home Value$572,000
Median Rent$1,952
Poverty Rate5.1%
Bachelor's Degree+62.3%
Unemployment2.8%
Violent Crime67.8 /100K
Avg Temperature50.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,989
Population Density2,131 per sq mi
Median Age47.0 years
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90.9% Black 0.9% Hispanic 0.6% Other 7.6%
White90.9%
Black or African American0.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.6%

Language

English Only86.8%
Spanish Speakers13.2%
English 86.8% Spanish 13.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability9.9%
Health Insurance98.2%

Income

76% above avg
Median Household Income$132,411
Per Capita Income$69,651
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,625
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$164,234

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.8%
Poverty Rate5.1%
Total Establishments (County)26,156
County GDP$75,071M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,720
Healthcare Facilities2,640
Retail Stores2,359
Manufacturing519
Total Establishments26,156

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,720 Healthcare 2,640 Retail 2,359 Manufacturing 519

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$164,234
Avg Property Tax Paid$11,234

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time35.0 min
Work From Home23.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

103% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$572,000
Zillow Home Value Index$754,857

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$564,000
Price Per Sq Ft$297
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio102.2%
Price Drops14.3%
Active Inventory7

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied81.7%

Rental Costs

68% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,952
Zillow Rent Index$2,725

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedroom$2,300
3 Bedroom$2,858
4 Bedroom$3,232

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$11,234
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.96%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.8%
Diabetes6.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure24.6%
Asthma10.9%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity13.5%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.2%
Regular Checkup79.6%
Premature Death Rate4,629 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.5 / 10
Exercise Access94.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,640
Restaurants (County)1,720

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime67.8 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape16.0 /100K
Robbery8.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault43.9 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,324.7 /100K
Burglary147.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,161.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft16.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)43

Temperature

28°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation49.6 in
Annual Snowfall56.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median37.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation218 ft (66 m)
Land Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density2,131 per sq mi
Latitude42.1339°
Longitude-71.2403°
County FIPS25021

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 34.6%
D 63.3%

Democrat +28.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+62.3%
High School+98.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.49

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,131 per sq mi
Land Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations10
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)11
Public Libraries (County)38

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)43

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