Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Whitinsville
Whitinsville, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,707
Population
6,903
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Forests and historic charm abound in this community
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Covered in lush forests and ponds, Whitinsville is a historic village within the town of Northbridge in Worcester County. Located just 14 miles southeast of Worcester, Whitinsville maintains a small-town atmosphere. Whitinsville’s quaint downtown area stretches along Church Street with a bevy of local shops, restaurants, and salons.
Whitinsville’s rich history is evident in the Whitinsville Historic District, where residents and visitors can take walking tours to see what life was like in an Industrial Revolution company town. Whitinsville is home to West End Creamery, a farm that offers guests access to locally made ice cream, an 18-hole mini golf course, Barnyard Jump, and a corn maze.
Attractions like Purgatory Chasm State Reservation and Southwick’s Zoo are also just minutes from Whitinsville. Larger cities such as Worcester, Providence, and Boston are all within an hour’s drive of Whitinsville. Convenience to the Worcester-Providence Turnpike and I-495 makes getting around from Whitinsville simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$98,199
Average: $114,792
Education
2,015
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,929
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Whitinsville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Whitinsville, MA is $1,707 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Whitinsville has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,707/month
640 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Whitinsville, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
- Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
- Douglas State Forest
- Upton State Forest
- Whitehall State Park
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.