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    Westborough

    #2 in Best Places to Live in Worcester County
      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A+
      2. Crime & Safety
        B+
      3. Housing
        B
      4. Nightlife
        A minus
      5. Good for Families
        A+
      6. Diversity
        A
      7. Jobs
        B+
      8. Weather
        C+
      9. Cost of Living
        C
      10. Health & Fitness
        A minus
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        B
      Westborough is a with a population of 21,213. Westborough is in Worcester County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Westborough offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Westborough there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Westborough and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Westborough are highly rated.
      Population
      21,213
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $508,800
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,790
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Urban Suburban Mix
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        39%
      • Own
        61%
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      Westborough Rankings

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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
        114
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        57
        40.7
      • Robbery
        10.4
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        114
        500.1
      • Theft
        585.5
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        62.7
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        13%
      • 10-17 years
        13%
      • 18-24 years
        4%
      • 25-34 years
        14%
      • 35-44 years
        15%
      • 45-54 years
        14%
      • 55-64 years
        13%
      • 65+ years
        15%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        35%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        35%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        14%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        13%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        4%
        11%
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      Working in Westborough

      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $118,185
      National
      $69,021
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