What are the schools like in North Lakeville, MA?

North Lakeville is served primarily by Freetown-Lakeville. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in North Lakeville?

The median household income in North Lakeville, MA is $85,123 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in North Lakeville, MA?

North Lakeville has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.5 inches.

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

Q: Is North Lakeville, MA affordable or expensive?

North Lakeville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means North Lakeville is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $467,000 and the median rent is $1,718 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in North Lakeville, MA?

North Lakeville has a violent crime rate of 199.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 492.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is North Lakeville, MA a Good Place to Live?

North Lakeville is a small town of 3,635 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $85,123 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: North Lakeville stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All North Lakeville 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

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

Metric	North Lakeville, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$467,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,718	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,123	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

North Lakeville'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

North Lakeville is served primarily by Freetown-Lakeville. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	North Lakeville, MA	National Avg
School District	Freetown-Lakeville	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

North Lakeville 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.

Metric	North Lakeville, MA
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	52.4"
Annual Snowfall	41.5"

Demographics

Metric	North Lakeville, MA	National Avg
Population	3,635	—
Median Age	36.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Middleborough Center, MA 2 mi Raynham Center, MA 7 mi Bridgewater Town, MA 8 mi Taunton, MA 9 mi West Wareham, MA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in North Lakeville

North Lakeville, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02347

North Lakeville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Lakeville, MA affordable or expensive?

North Lakeville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts North Lakeville roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $467,000 and median rent is $1,718/month.

What is the crime rate in North Lakeville, MA?

North Lakeville'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.

What are the schools like in North Lakeville?

Public schools in North Lakeville are operated by Freetown-Lakeville. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 38.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is North Lakeville, MA a good place to live?

North Lakeville, MA has a population of 3,635, a median household income of $85,123, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 North Lakeville?

North Lakeville 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).

What ZIP codes are in North Lakeville?

North Lakeville, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02347.

What is the population of North Lakeville?

The population of North Lakeville, Massachusetts is 3,635 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in North Lakeville?

Key numbers for living in North Lakeville: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $467,000, median household income $85,123, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Lakeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.