Best Places to Live in Southborough, Massachusetts

Southborough, MA?? is?? an affluent suburb southwest of Boston bordered by seven towns . The population consists mostly families that own properties thanks to its less than five mile square area that remains largely untouched from commercial encroachment . Southborough regularly witnesses seasonal celebrations like their Fall Festival along visits either their Butterfly Garden full natural beauty or Stonehouse Pond for some fishing fun Mid-sized city - Center of Massachusetts between Connecticut/Rhode Island and New Hampshire border.

State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County
Metro Area: Worcester Metro Area
City: Southborough

Zip Codes: 01772 01745
Cost of Living: 51.9% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 470 ft above sea level

Pros
Educated population
Local arts and culture
Central location

Cons
Economy
Harsh winters
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Worcester Metro Area

Worcester is the second largest city in Massachusetts. From its roots in the Industrial Revolution, it is evolving into a diverse research, manufacturing, and technology center, featuring a significant health care presence and a large biotechnology research park. The downtown is being gradually restored and modernized. Origins as a cultural center continue with the area’s many small museums and colleges, as well as a good set of small performing arts amenities. Mountain areas to the west and lakes mainly north offer good recreation opportunities. Cost of living is influenced by more expensive areas east and is high for local income levels.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Southborough is 4.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Southborough jobs have increased by 3.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Southborough's cost of living is 51.9% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Southborough's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Southborough, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Worcester county remained very strongly Democratic, 57.6% to 39.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Southborough's population is 10,380 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 31.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Southborough is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.8%.

SCHOOLS

Southborough public schools spend $16,392 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.5 students per teacher in Southborough. More Education

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Housing Market in Southborough

It's a good time to buy in Southborough. Home Appreciation is up 8.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Southborough is .

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Reviews for Southborough 3 Reviews

Fay School Review - 1/14/2020
My son has been a student at Fay School for 7 years and is now in the lower school. He is thriving at Fay academically, socially, and in the athletics program. I... Read More

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Fay School Review - 6/12/2017
As an alum of Fay, I can say that my experiences there have shaped my life forever. During the years that I spent at Fay, I became a more confident student, person and... Read More

Stacy | Southborough, MA | Reply | No Replies

A Wonderful School! - 4/22/2017
Fay School has provided a rigorous and supportive environment. In addition to the academic challenge, students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular... Read More

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01772 01745

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