What are the schools like in Westborough, MA?

Westborough is served primarily by Westborough. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Westborough?

The median household income in Westborough, MA is $87,411 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Westborough, MA?

Westborough has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Westborough, MA affordable or expensive?

Westborough's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westborough is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $497,700 and the median rent is $1,414 per month.

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

Westborough has a violent crime rate of 225.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 801.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Westborough, MA a Good Place to Live?

Westborough is a small town of 4,381 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $87,411 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

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

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

All Westborough 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: 106.8

Westborough's overall cost of living index is 106.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Westborough costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Westborough, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$497,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,414	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,411	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Westborough's violent crime rate is 225.8 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

225.8 /100k

Property Crime

801.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Westborough is served primarily by Westborough. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Westborough, MA	National Avg
School District	Westborough	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westborough sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 79.8°F in July, with 49.9 inches of annual precipitation and 48.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Westborough, MA
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	79.8°F
Annual Precipitation	49.9"
Annual Snowfall	48.3"

Demographics

Metric	Westborough, MA	National Avg
Population	4,381	—
Median Age	43.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	8.1%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Northborough, MA 3 mi Cordaville, MA 5 mi Hopkinton, MA 6 mi Upton, MA 6 mi Marlborough, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Westborough

Westborough, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01581

Westborough vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westborough, MA affordable or expensive?

Westborough's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Westborough roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $497,700 and median rent is $1,414/month.

What is the crime rate in Westborough, MA?

Westborough's violent crime rate is 225.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 801.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Westborough?

Public schools in Westborough are operated by Westborough. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 55.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Westborough, MA a good place to live?

Westborough, MA has a population of 4,381, a median household income of $87,411, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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 Westborough?

Westborough averages 32.3°F in January and 79.8°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).

What ZIP codes are in Westborough?

Westborough, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01581.

What is the population of Westborough?

The population of Westborough, Massachusetts is 4,381 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Westborough?

Key numbers for living in Westborough: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $497,700, median household income $87,411, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westborough side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.