What are the schools like in Walpole, MA?

Walpole is served primarily by Walpole. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Walpole?

The median household income in Walpole, MA is $121,210 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Walpole, MA?

Walpole has an average high temperature of 36.8°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 56.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Walpole, MA affordable or expensive?

Walpole's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Walpole is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $515,700 and the median rent is $1,604 per month.

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

Walpole has a violent crime rate of 133.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 814.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Walpole, MA a Good Place to Live?

Walpole is a small town of 6,373 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $121,210 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

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

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

All Walpole 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

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

Metric	Walpole, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$515,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,604	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$121,210	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Walpole's violent crime rate is 133.2 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

133.2 /100k

Property Crime

814.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Walpole is served primarily by Walpole. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Walpole, MA	National Avg
School District	Walpole	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Walpole sees average highs of 36.8°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation and 56.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Walpole, MA
Average High — January	36.8°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	49.6"
Annual Snowfall	56.1"

Demographics

Metric	Walpole, MA	National Avg
Population	6,373	—
Median Age	47.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	5.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	19.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Walpole

Walpole, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02081

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walpole, MA affordable or expensive?

Walpole's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Walpole roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $515,700 and median rent is $1,604/month.

What is the crime rate in Walpole, MA?

Walpole's violent crime rate is 133.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 814.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Walpole?

Public schools in Walpole are operated by Walpole. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 56.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Walpole, MA a good place to live?

Walpole, MA has a population of 6,373, a median household income of $121,210, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Walpole?

Walpole averages 36.8°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches with about 56.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Walpole?

Walpole, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02081.

What is the population of Walpole?

The population of Walpole, Massachusetts is 6,373 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Walpole?

Key numbers for living in Walpole: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $515,700, median household income $121,210, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walpole side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.