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Natick, Massachusetts

town · Middlesex County

At a glance

36,873
Population
$821,000
Median home value (all homes)
171% above U.S. median
$898,769
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,134/mo
Median rent
58% above U.S. median
$138,538
Median household income
76% above U.S. median
30.7 min
Average commute
94%
Homes with broadband
3.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 155 — 55% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing188% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities25% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost14% 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 college2 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates97.1%
College graduates70.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Natick Economic Development
Natick's Office of Community Development carries out economic development programs and initiatives to foster economic vitality, preserve and enhance neighborhoods, the quality of life & the environment, and promote equity and opportunity, helping businesses both large and small start, grow, and prosper in Natick.
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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