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Framingham, Massachusetts

city · Middlesex County

At a glance

72,399
Population
$627,300
Median home value (all homes)
107% above U.S. median
$671,985
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,033/mo
Median rent
51% above U.S. median
$107,419
Median household income
37% above U.S. median
30.4 min
Average commute
95.6%
Homes with broadband
86.64%
Locations with fiber available
4.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 137 — 37% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing124% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities27% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost13% 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:
Framingham State University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates87.1%
College graduates48.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Framingham Economic Development
The Community and Economic Development (CED) Division is committed to promoting private investment and job creation through business retention, expansion and attraction.
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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