What are the schools like in Northborough, MA?

Northborough is served primarily by Northborough. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Northborough?

The median household income in Northborough, MA is $147,456 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Northborough, MA?

Northborough has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 72.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Northborough, MA affordable or expensive?

Northborough's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Northborough is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $497,300 and the median rent is $1,208 per month.

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

Northborough has a violent crime rate of 12.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 187.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Northborough, MA a Good Place to Live?

Northborough is a small town of 6,677 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $147,456 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Northborough is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Northborough 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: 105.5

Northborough's overall cost of living index is 105.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Northborough costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Northborough, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$497,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,208	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$147,456	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Northborough's violent crime rate is 12.5 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

12.5 /100k

Property Crime

187.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Northborough is served primarily by Northborough. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Northborough, MA	National Avg
School District	Northborough	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	64.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Northborough sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 79.8°F in July, with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation and 72.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Northborough, MA
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	79.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.8"
Annual Snowfall	72.9"

Demographics

Metric	Northborough, MA	National Avg
Population	6,677	—
Median Age	48.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.6%	18.9%
Asian	7.7%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westborough, MA 3 mi Marlborough, MA 6 mi Cordaville, MA 7 mi Hudson, MA 7 mi Clinton, MA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Northborough

Northborough, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01532

Northborough vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northborough, MA affordable or expensive?

Northborough's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Northborough roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $497,300 and median rent is $1,208/month.

What is the crime rate in Northborough, MA?

Northborough's violent crime rate is 12.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 187.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Northborough?

Public schools in Northborough are operated by Northborough. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 64.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Northborough, MA a good place to live?

Northborough, MA has a population of 6,677, a median household income of $147,456, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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 Northborough?

Northborough averages 32.3°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches with about 72.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Northborough?

Northborough, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01532.

What is the population of Northborough?

The population of Northborough, Massachusetts is 6,677 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Northborough?

Key numbers for living in Northborough: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $497,300, median household income $147,456, crime index 6 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Northborough side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.