Whately, MA is a small town located in Franklin County. It has a population of around 1,800 people, according to the U.S Census Bureau. The cost of living in Whately is relatively affordable compared to many other areas in the United States. Rent for a two bedroom apartment averages at $1,310 per month while the national average for two bedroom rentals is $1,430. Additionally, grocery costs are 8 percent cheaper than average for the country as a whole. Local businesses include Whately General Store and Harris Farm Country Store providing residents with fresh produce and everyday items for their needs. Furthermore, local farms like Valley View Farm offer fresh-cut Christmas trees during the holiday season and Pick-Your-Own Strawberries during the summer months.
Whately has an unemployment rate of 2.7%. The US average is 6.0%.
Whately has seen the job market decrease by -9.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.1%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Whately
- The Sales Tax Rate for Whately is 6.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Whately is 5.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Whately
- The average income of a Whately resident is $63,974 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Whately resident is $88,533 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.