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Wendell, Massachusetts

town · Franklin County

At a glance

850
Population
$290,300
Median home value (all homes)
4% below U.S. median
$316,784
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,239/mo
Median rent
8% below U.S. median
$65,288
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
32.9 min
Average commute
90.6%
Homes with broadband
8.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 104 — 4% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing13% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities7% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost22% 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 college13 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates96.5%
College graduates51.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Franklin Regional Council of Gov
state Executive Office Of Housing and Economic 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 Massachusetts Eco Dev Council
state Massachusetts Office of Business Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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