What are the schools like in Whitinsville, MA?

Whitinsville is served primarily by Northbridge. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Whitinsville?

The median household income in Whitinsville, MA is $88,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Whitinsville, MA?

Whitinsville has an average high temperature of 34.1°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Whitinsville, MA affordable or expensive?

Whitinsville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Whitinsville is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $398,500 and the median rent is $1,125 per month.

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

Whitinsville has a violent crime rate of 121.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 303.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Whitinsville, MA a Good Place to Live?

Whitinsville is a small town of 7,273 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $88,750 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Whitinsville stands out for solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Whitinsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Whitinsville 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: 103.8

Whitinsville's overall cost of living index is 103.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Whitinsville costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Whitinsville, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$398,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,125	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Whitinsville'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

Whitinsville is served primarily by Northbridge. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Whitinsville, MA	National Avg
School District	Northbridge	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Whitinsville sees average highs of 34.1°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation and 48.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Whitinsville, MA
Average High — January	34.1°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.8"
Annual Snowfall	48.3"

Demographics

Metric	Whitinsville, MA	National Avg
Population	7,273	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Douglas, MA 4 mi Upton, MA 5 mi Hopedale, MA 7 mi Milford, MA 8 mi Bellingham, MA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Whitinsville

Whitinsville, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

01588 01534

Whitinsville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitinsville, MA affordable or expensive?

Whitinsville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Whitinsville roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $398,500 and median rent is $1,125/month.

What is the crime rate in Whitinsville, MA?

Whitinsville'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.

What are the schools like in Whitinsville?

Public schools in Whitinsville are operated by Northbridge. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Whitinsville, MA a good place to live?

Whitinsville, MA has a population of 7,273, a median household income of $88,750, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Whitinsville?

Whitinsville averages 34.1°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches with about 48.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Whitinsville?

Whitinsville, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 01588, 01534.

What is the population of Whitinsville?

The population of Whitinsville, Massachusetts is 7,273 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Whitinsville?

Key numbers for living in Whitinsville: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $398,500, median household income $88,750, 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 Whitinsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.