At a Glance
Median Income
$100,037
$60,700 per capita
Home Value
$540,600
Zillow: $716,906
Median Rent
$1,503/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
1,044/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.6%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Westborough Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westborough's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westborough a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westborough residents earn a median household income of $100,037 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,700. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 Westborough is $540,600 , 92% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $716,906. Median rent is $1,503/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Westborough reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,044/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.6% of adults in Westborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westborough has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population4,234
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density2,240/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,037
Per Capita$60,700
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
B+
Home Value$540,600
Rent$1,503
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$716,906
Housing Units2,072
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent125/100K
Property1,044/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary172/100K
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation309 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.6%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries70
Did You Know?
The median home in Westborough was built in 1949.
20.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.