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Pepperell, Massachusetts

CDP · Middlesex County

At a glance

1,971
Population
$457,300
Median home value (all homes)
51% above U.S. median
$614,363
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,139/mo
Median rent
16% below U.S. median
$76,726
Median household income
2% below U.S. median
34.3 min
Average commute
83.9%
Homes with broadband
0.86%
Locations with fiber available
5.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 122 — 22% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing68% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities30% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost28% 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 college8 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates97.3%
College graduates38.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Pepperell Economic Development
The Economic Development Advisory Committee acts as an advisory committee to the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board to foster a positive relationship between the business community, residents, and town government to balance economic growth with the town's quality of life. It seeks to promote a viable community for business growth while maintaining Pepperell's rural history and character through long-range visioning.
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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