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Southbridge Town is a small city of 17,669 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $55,182
and a 9.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is
2% above the national average.
Strengths:
Southbridge Town stands out for lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Southbridge Town is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Southbridge Town 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: 101.7
Southbridge Town's overall cost of living index is 101.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Southbridge Town costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.
Metric
Southbridge Town, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$254,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,142
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
43.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,182
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Southbridge Town's violent crime rate is 366.5 per 100,000 residents
— 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
366.5 /100k
Property Crime
634.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Southbridge Town is served primarily by Southbridge.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Southbridge Town, MA
National Avg
School District
Southbridge
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Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Southbridge Town sees average highs of 34.8°F in January
and 80.8°F in July,
with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 52.4 inches of snow per year.
Southbridge Town's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Southbridge Town roughly 2% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $254,700 and median rent is $1,142/month.
Southbridge Town's violent crime rate is 366.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 634.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Southbridge Town are operated by Southbridge.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Southbridge Town, MA has a population of 17,669, a median household income of $55,182, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Southbridge Town averages 34.8°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches
with about 52.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Southbridge Town, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01550.
The population of Southbridge Town, Massachusetts is 17,669 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Southbridge Town: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $254,700, median household income $55,182, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Southbridge Town side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
