Whitinsville, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
7,250 Population 1,992/sq mi density
$93,504 Median Income $47,664 per capita
$440,100 Home Value $689,504 Zillow
$1,271 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$93,504 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$440,100 home value, $1,271/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Whitinsville, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,504
24% above
$47,664 per capita
Home Value
$440,100
56% above
Zillow: $689,504
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
9% above
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
7% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Whitinsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Whitinsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
124%
Home Value
156%
Rent
109%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whitinsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whitinsville residents earn a median household income of $93,504 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,664. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% 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 Whitinsville is $440,100 , 56% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $689,504. Median rent is $1,271/month, with 23.6% 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 1961.

Education

31.3% of adults in Whitinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whitinsville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population7,250
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,992/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$93,504
Per Capita$47,664
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378

Housing

A
Home Value$440,100
Rent$1,271
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$689,504
Housing Units3,038
Rent Burden23.6%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,707/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation398 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute34 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries70

Did You Know?

The median home in Whitinsville was built in 1961.
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.
14.2% 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.