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Dudley, Massachusetts

town · Worcester County

At a glance

11,929
Population
$392,600
Median home value (all homes)
29% above U.S. median
$471,818
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,217/mo
Median rent
10% below U.S. median
$84,604
Median household income
8% above U.S. median
27.4 min
Average commute
92.1%
Homes with broadband
4.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 113 — 13% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing47% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost2% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nichols College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates91%
College graduates24.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Dudley Economic Development
Dudley Economic Development provides information about state and local incentives, site selection assistance, and resources for businesses looking to locate, expand, or invest in Dudley, Massachusetts.
county Central Mass Reg. Planning Comm.
The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission is a regional planning agency serving 40 communities in Central Massachusetts. It provides transportation planning, GIS services, and regional collaboration and community planning.
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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