What are the schools like in Mansfield Center, MA?

Mansfield Center is served primarily by Mansfield. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Mansfield Center?

The median household income in Mansfield Center, MA is $94,903 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

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

Q: Is Mansfield Center, MA affordable or expensive?

Mansfield Center's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mansfield Center is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $440,400 and the median rent is $1,519 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mansfield Center, MA?

Mansfield Center has a violent crime rate of 262.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 686.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Mansfield Center, MA?

Mansfield Center has an average high temperature of 36.5°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.5 inches.

Is Mansfield Center, MA a Good Place to Live?

Mansfield Center is a small town of 7,690 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $94,903 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mansfield Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mansfield Center 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: 100.9

Mansfield Center's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mansfield Center costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Mansfield Center, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$440,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,519	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,903	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mansfield Center's violent crime rate is 262.2 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

262.2 /100k

Property Crime

686.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mansfield Center is served primarily by Mansfield. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mansfield Center, MA	National Avg
School District	Mansfield	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mansfield Center sees average highs of 36.5°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 52.3 inches of annual precipitation and 49.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mansfield Center, MA
Average High — January	36.5°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	52.3"
Annual Snowfall	49.5"

Demographics

Metric	Mansfield Center, MA	National Avg
Population	7,690	—
Median Age	41.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	7.8%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Foxborough, MA 3 mi Norton Center, MA 4 mi Sharon, MA 7 mi North Attleborough Town, MA 7 mi Attleboro, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Mansfield Center

Mansfield Center, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02048

Mansfield Center vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mansfield Center, MA affordable or expensive?

Mansfield Center's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Mansfield Center roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $440,400 and median rent is $1,519/month.

What is the crime rate in Mansfield Center, MA?

Mansfield Center's violent crime rate is 262.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 686.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mansfield Center?

Public schools in Mansfield Center are operated by Mansfield. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 44.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mansfield Center, MA a good place to live?

Mansfield Center, MA has a population of 7,690, a median household income of $94,903, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. 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 Mansfield Center?

Mansfield Center averages 36.5°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.3 inches with about 49.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mansfield Center?

Mansfield Center, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02048.

What is the population of Mansfield Center?

The population of Mansfield Center, Massachusetts is 7,690 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mansfield Center?

Key numbers for living in Mansfield Center: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $440,400, median household income $94,903, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mansfield Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.