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Ashfield, Massachusetts

town · Franklin County

At a glance

1,893
Population
$400,600
Median home value (all homes)
32% above U.S. median
$439,076
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,100/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$80,833
Median household income
3% above U.S. median
29.7 min
Average commute
88.2%
Homes with broadband
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing50% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities18% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost11% 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 college16 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates98%
College graduates52%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Franklin Regional Council of Gov
state Executive Office Of Housing and Economic Development
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 Massachusetts Eco Dev Council
state Massachusetts Office of Business Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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