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Stoughton, Massachusetts

town · Norfolk County

At a glance

29,225
Population
$523,800
Median home value (all homes)
73% above U.S. median
$613,950
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,050/mo
Median rent
52% above U.S. median
$104,794
Median household income
33% above U.S. median
33.4 min
Average commute
93.3%
Homes with broadband
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 128 — 28% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing90% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities27% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost24% 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 college5 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates90.9%
College graduates41.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Stoughton Economic Development
Stoughton’s Economic Development Department provides assistance to entrepreneurs and business owners looking to start, expand, or locate a business in the Town of Stoughton.
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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