What are the schools like in Framingham, MA?

Framingham is served primarily by Framingham. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Framingham?

The median household income in Framingham, MA is $94,909 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Framingham, MA?

Framingham has an average high temperature of 35.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.7 inches.

Framingham, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Framingham, MA affordable or expensive?

Framingham's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Framingham is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $553,200 and the median rent is $1,689 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Framingham, MA?

Framingham has a violent crime rate of 325.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1054.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Framingham, MA a Good Place to Live?

Framingham is a mid-sized city of 71,805 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $94,909 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Framingham stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Framingham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Framingham city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Framingham's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Framingham costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Framingham, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$553,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,689	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,909	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Framingham's violent crime rate is 325.5 per 100,000 residents — 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

325.5 /100k

Property Crime

1054.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Framingham is served primarily by Framingham. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Framingham, MA	National Avg
School District	Framingham	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Framingham sees average highs of 35.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 45.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Framingham, MA
Average High — January	35.2°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.3"
Annual Snowfall	45.7"

Demographics

Metric	Framingham, MA	National Avg
Population	71,805	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.5%	18.9%
Asian	7.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cochituate, MA 4 mi Cordaville, MA 5 mi Marlborough, MA 6 mi Hopkinton, MA 7 mi Wellesley, MA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Framingham

Framingham, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

01701 01702

Framingham vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Framingham, MA affordable or expensive?

Framingham's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Framingham roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $553,200 and median rent is $1,689/month.

What is the crime rate in Framingham, MA?

Framingham's violent crime rate is 325.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1054.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Framingham?

Public schools in Framingham are operated by Framingham. The district has 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 50.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Framingham, MA a good place to live?

Framingham, MA has a population of 71,805, a median household income of $94,909, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Framingham?

Framingham averages 35.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches with about 45.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Framingham?

Framingham, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 01701, 01702.

What is the population of Framingham?

The population of Framingham, Massachusetts is 71,805 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Framingham?

Key numbers for living in Framingham: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $553,200, median household income $94,909, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Framingham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.