Best Places to Live in Northborough (zip 01532), Massachusetts

Mid-sized city - Center of Massachusetts between Connecticut/Rhode Island and New Hampshire border

Pros

-Educated population
-Local arts and culture
-Central location

Cons

-Economy
-Harsh winters
-Cost of living

Local Listings in 01532

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$494,900

218 Boundary St
Bed 4 | Bath 3.0 | 2308 SqFt

$494,900

218 Boundary St
Bed 4 | Bath 3.0 | 2308 SqFt

$459,900

15 Milk Porridge Cir
Bed 3 | Bath 3.0 | 2480 SqFt

$439,000

10 Rogers Ave
Bed 3 | Bath 2.0 | 1629 SqFt

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 Northborough (zip 01532) is 4.6% (U.S. avg. is 5.2%). Recent job growth is Positive. Northborough (zip 01532) jobs have increased by 0.84%. Learn More...

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Northborough (zip 01532)'s cost of living is 39.80% higher than the U.S. average. Learn More... or Compare Northborough (zip 01532)'s Cost of Living

VOTING

Worcester county voted Democratic in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Northborough (zip 01532)'s population is 14,644 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 22.90%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 28 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Northborough (zip 01532) is $418,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.86%. Check out the homes in the area or Find top agents in Northborough (zip 01532)

SCHOOLS

Northborough (zip 01532) public schools spend $13,415 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13 students per teacher in Northborough (zip 01532). Learn More...

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Housing Market in Northborough

It's a good time to buy in Northborough. Home Appreciation is up 5.9% in the last 12 months. Browse Northborough Real Estate or Find top agents in Northborough

The median home price in Northborough is $418,900. Browse Homes in this Range.

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