Middleborough Center is a small town of 7,807 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $79,811
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is
12% above the national average.
Strengths:
Middleborough Center stands out for solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living. Whether Middleborough Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Middleborough 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: 111.6
Middleborough Center's overall cost of living index is 111.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Middleborough Center costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.
Metric
Middleborough Center, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$370,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,484
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$79,811
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Middleborough Center's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
199.3 /100k
Property Crime
492.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Middleborough Center is served primarily by Middleborough.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Middleborough Center, MA
National Avg
School District
Middleborough
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Middleborough Center sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 52.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.5 inches of snow per year.
Middleborough Center's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Middleborough Center roughly 12% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $370,100 and median rent is $1,484/month.
Middleborough Center's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 492.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Middleborough Center are operated by Middleborough.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 29.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Middleborough Center, MA has a population of 7,807, a median household income of $79,811, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Middleborough Center averages 37.7°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.4 inches
with about 41.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Middleborough Center, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02346.
The population of Middleborough Center, Massachusetts is 7,807 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Middleborough Center: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $370,100, median household income $79,811, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Middleborough Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
