What are the schools like in Littleton Common, MA?

Littleton Common is served primarily by Littleton. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Littleton Common?

The median household income in Littleton Common, MA is $122,854 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.1%.

What is the weather like in Littleton Common, MA?

Littleton Common has an average high temperature of 37.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Littleton Common, MA affordable or expensive?

Littleton Common's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Littleton Common is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $474,200 and the median rent is $1,275 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Littleton Common, MA?

Littleton Common has a violent crime rate of 182.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 837.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Littleton Common, MA a Good Place to Live?

Littleton Common is a small town of 2,870 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $122,854 and a 9.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Littleton Common stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

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

All Littleton Common 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

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

Metric	Littleton Common, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$474,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,275	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$122,854	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Littleton Common's violent crime rate is 182.7 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

182.7 /100k

Property Crime

837.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Littleton Common is served primarily by Littleton. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Littleton Common, MA	National Avg
School District	Littleton	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Littleton Common sees average highs of 37.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation and 59.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Littleton Common, MA
Average High — January	37.4°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	48.9"
Annual Snowfall	59.0"

Demographics

Metric	Littleton Common, MA	National Avg
Population	2,870	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Littleton Common

Littleton Common, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01460

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Littleton Common, MA affordable or expensive?

Littleton Common's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Littleton Common roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $474,200 and median rent is $1,275/month.

What is the crime rate in Littleton Common, MA?

Littleton Common's violent crime rate is 182.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 837.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Littleton Common?

Public schools in Littleton Common are operated by Littleton. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 43.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Littleton Common, MA a good place to live?

Littleton Common, MA has a population of 2,870, a median household income of $122,854, and an unemployment rate of 9.1%. 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 Littleton Common?

Littleton Common averages 37.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches with about 59.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Littleton Common?

Littleton Common, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01460.

What is the population of Littleton Common?

The population of Littleton Common, Massachusetts is 2,870 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Littleton Common?

Key numbers for living in Littleton Common: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $474,200, median household income $122,854, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Littleton Common side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.