Median Income
$104,913
household / year
Median Home Value
$443,800
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,116
gross / month
Cost of Living
104
national avg = 100

Is Upton, MA a Good Place to Live?

Upton is a small town of 2,596 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $104,913 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Upton 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, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Upton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Upton 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: 104.3

Upton's overall cost of living index is 104.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Upton costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric Upton, MA National Avg
Median Home Value $443,800 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $1,116 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 73.6% 65.9%
Median Household Income $104,913 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Upton's violent crime rate is 35.0 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
35.0 /100k
Property Crime
105.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Upton is served primarily by Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Upton, MA National Avg
School District Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical —
Elementary Schools N/A —
Middle Schools N/A —
High Schools 1 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 11.2:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.1% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 96.3% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Upton sees average highs of 38.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 49.9 inches of annual precipitation and 48.3 inches of snow per year.

MetricUpton, MA
Average High — January38.1°F
Average High — July84.5°F
Annual Precipitation49.9"
Annual Snowfall48.3"

Demographics

MetricUpton, MANational Avg
Population2,596—
Median Age50.338.9
Unemployment Rate6.4%3.7%
Avg Commute Time39.6 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)88.9%59.3%
Black or African American3.2%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%18.9%
Asian2.7%6.3%
Under 1815.7%22.2%
65 and over19.7%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Milford, MA 5 mi Hopedale, MA 5 mi Hopkinton, MA 5 mi Whitinsville, MA 5 mi Westborough, MA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Upton

Upton, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01568

Upton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Upton's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Upton roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $443,800 and median rent is $1,116/month.
Upton's violent crime rate is 35.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 105.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Upton are operated by Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 45.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Upton, MA has a population of 2,596, a median household income of $104,913, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Upton averages 38.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.9 inches with about 48.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Upton, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01568.
The population of Upton, Massachusetts is 2,596 with a median age of 50.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Upton: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $443,800, median household income $104,913, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Upton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.