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Southborough
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
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Suburb
Boston

Southborough

#5 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Worcester County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Southborough is a suburb of Boston with a population of 10,380. Southborough is in Worcester County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Southborough offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Southborough there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Southborough and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Southborough are highly rated.
    About Southborough...
    Population
    10,380
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $648,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,475
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      9%
    • Own
      91%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      58.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      9.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      48.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      232.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      98
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      19%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      34%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Southborough

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $170,223
    National
    $69,021
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