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Ashby, Massachusetts

town · Middlesex County

At a glance

3,211
Population
$390,500
Median home value (all homes)
29% above U.S. median
$490,659
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,200/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$115,598
Median household income
47% above U.S. median
32.9 min
Average commute
97.1%
Homes with broadband
4.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 115 — 15% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing46% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities34% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost22% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates92.2%
College graduates43.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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