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Middleborough, Massachusetts

town

At a glance

24,505
Population
$468,700
Median home value (all homes)
54% above U.S. median
$576,246
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,706/mo
Median rent
27% above U.S. median
$97,056
Median household income
24% above U.S. median
31.2 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 121 — 21% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing72% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities10% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost16% 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 college7 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates94.7%
College graduates32%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Middleborough Community Development
A key responsibility of the Planning and Community Development Department is economic revitalization and attracting viable businesses to the Town center and to commercial areas. The OPCD advocates for business attraction and retention, commercial district revitalization, infrastructure improvements, and retail 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 sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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