Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Southbridge
Southbridge, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,702
Population
17,651
Renter Mix
55% Rent
One of Massachusetts’ most beloved small towns
Historic
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Quiet
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Outdoors
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Close-Knit
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An hour away from Boston, Southbridge is a beautiful, wooded community. The area is a mixture of several landscapes. The town is hilly, yet flat with grassy farmland, while downtown gives an urban feel and the neighborhoods feel like a suburban escape. This small town is best known as for its historical connection to manufacturing optical products. Southbridge was once home to the world's largest manufacturer of ophthalmic products, employing thousands across the world and selling affordable eyewear for over 100 years. Today, Southbridge is no longer considered the “Eye of the Commonwealth” but is now a charming home for a close community.
Southbridge is lush, with dreamy landscapes and neighbors embrace an active lifestyle. You can find locals enjoying nature at Westville Recreation Area. This park is one of several green spaces in town and it’s a popular spot for camping, hiking, boating, and biking with waterside views. After a day of connecting with nature, residents love to grab a meal at one of the local restaurants and pubs. Fins & Tales specializes in seafood but also serves up steak and pasta dishes in a rustic-chic brick building. Beyond the hometown bars, the town is usually quiet for the majority of the year, but the community comes together for special events such as Family Fun Day. If you’re looking your next apartment in a small town, Southbridge with surely charm you.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,050
Average: $75,374
Education
3,167
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,480
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Southbridge has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Southbridge, MA is $1,408 for a studio, $1,646 for one bedroom, $1,807 for two bedrooms, and $1,727 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southbridge has decreased by -7.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,646/month
606 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southbridge, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
324 Students
Public
Grades K-5
259 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
368 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
398 Students
Southbridge Middle/High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,037 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
404 Students
Southbridge Middle/High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,037 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Old Sturbridge Village
- Streeter Point Recreation Area
- Wells State Park
- Bigelow Hollow State Park
- Mass Audubon's Pierpont Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Worcester Regional
- Bradley 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.