South Ashburnham is a small town of 1,049 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $100,455
.
Strengths:
South Ashburnham stands out for solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether South Ashburnham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Ashburnham city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the South Ashburnham metro area.
Metric
South Ashburnham, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$282,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$100,455
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
South Ashburnham's violent crime rate is 121.6 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
121.6 /100k
Property Crime
303.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
South Ashburnham is served primarily by Ashburnham-Westminster.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
South Ashburnham, MA
National Avg
School District
Ashburnham-Westminster
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Elementary Schools
3
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Ashburnham sees average highs of 30.6°F in January
and 79.6°F in July,
with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 75.2 inches of snow per year.
South Ashburnham has a median home value of $282,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $100,455.
South Ashburnham's violent crime rate is 121.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 303.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in South Ashburnham are operated by Ashburnham-Westminster.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 11.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
South Ashburnham, MA has a population of 1,049, a median household income of $100,455, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
South Ashburnham averages 30.6°F in January and 79.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches
with about 75.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Ashburnham, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01430.
The population of South Ashburnham, Massachusetts is 1,049 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Ashburnham: median home $282,300, median household income $100,455, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Ashburnham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
