Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Southborough
Southborough, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,600
Population
10,399
Renter Mix
15% Rent
A historical gem within Massachusetts
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Historical Landmarks
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Great Schools
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Nature Preserve
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Southborough, Massachusetts is raved about by its residents for its safe neighborhoods and interesting historical significance. Southborough houses two locations that are named on the National Register of Historic Places: J.D.C. Bradley House and Sudbury Dam Historic District. J.D.C. Bradley House, also known as Oakcrest, is a beautiful historic mansion from the early 1900s, and Sudbury Dam Historic District is on the southeastern end of Sudbury Reservoir.
Highly rated public and private schools are a staple to this family-friendly community. P. Brent Trottier Middle School, Albert S. Woodward School, and Fay School are just a few in the area. Breakneck Hill Conservation Land, a portion of Crane Swamp, and St. Marks Golf Course lie in Southborough. Once you become situated in your new apartment in Southborough, be sure to get a bite to eat at Owen O’Leary’s Irish Pub to meet some of your new neighbors.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$177,099
Average: $193,113
Education
5,330
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,126
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Southborough has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
49%
Other Education
51%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Southborough, MA is $2,600 for one bedroom, and $3,325 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southborough has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,600/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southborough, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School
Public
Grades K-5
275 Students
Margaret Neary Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
263 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
355 Students
P. Brent Trottier Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
430 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wilfred J. Turenne Wildlife Habitat
- Cedar Hill and Sawink Farm Reservation
- Walkup And Robinson Memorial Reservation
- Cowassock Woods and Ashland Town Forest
- Hopkinton State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Worcester Regional
- General Edward Lawrence Logan 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.