Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Northbridge
Northbridge, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,227
Population
16,600
Renter Mix
32% Rent
A picturesque small town outside of Worchester
Affordable
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Wooded
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Rural
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Family-Friendly
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Quiet
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Northbridge is a small town in southeast Massachusetts just 13 miles outside of Worcester. This rural town offers a sense of seclusion with its spacious lots and dense forests. Although Northbridge is very affordable, there’s a mix of budget-friendly rentals and large, picturesque homes throughout town. Most residential streets in this charming town offer sidewalks, a major benefit for active renters in the area. Northbridge is home to a few local businesses and community parks.
Residents and visitors alike frequent Lookout Rock for its historical significance and its elevated views of the city and the forest and mountains beyond. Boston is about 40 miles northeast of Northbridge, making it accessible to residents, though many locals travel into Worcester for work and more dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Residents of Northbridge appreciate the town for its laid-back atmosphere, safe neighborhoods, family-friendly vibe, and beautiful homes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,902
Average: $123,076
Education
5,132
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,668
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Northbridge has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Northbridge, MA is $1,227 for one bedroom, and $1,528 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northbridge has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,227/month
418 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northbridge, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
975 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
353 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
249 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
581 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
- Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
- Upton State Forest
- Whitehall State Park
- Douglas State Forest
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Worcester Regional
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.