Southborough town, Massachusetts
Southborough town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Southborough town is a geographic entity located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 10,559. The land area covers 14.01 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 10,559 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,777 | ±152 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,908 | ±161 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,777 | ±152 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 131 | ±71 |
| Median Home Value | $821,100 | ±$51,048 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,496 | ±$309 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $196,808 | ±$16,201 |
| Per Capita Income | $95,790 | ±$11,521 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 390 | ±183 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,475 | ±258 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.5% | ±2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF SOUTHBOROUGH
GUS Population: 10,569 (2024)
ID: 166572
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
17 COMMON ST, SOUTHBOROUGH MA 01772-1662
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Southborough | 02-03 | Southborough, MA | |
| Regular School Southborough | 04-05 | Southborough, MA | |
| Regular School Southborough | PK-01 | Southborough, MA | |
| Regular School Southborough | 06-08 | Southborough, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Marlborough, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Worcester, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Acton, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Marlborough, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Concord, MA | |
| 5 Nearby | 2-13 | SHREWSBURY, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Framingham State University
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College | 4.8 mi away | 100 State Street, Framingham, MA, 01701-9101 |
5086201220
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SOUTHBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 25 MAIN ST., SOUTHBOROUGH, MA, 01772 |
(508) 485-5031
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical School
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College Vocational | 4.9 mi away | 215 Fitchburg St, Marlborough, MA, 01752 |
5084859430
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MARLBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 35 WEST MAIN ST., MARLBOROUGH, MA, 01752 |
(508) 624-6900
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Spa Tech Institute-Westboro
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College Vocational | 5.5 mi away | 227 Turnpike Rd. - Suite 1, Westborough, MA, 01581 |
5088368864
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ASHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 66 FRONT ST., ASHLAND, MA, 01721 |
(508) 881-0134
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Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District
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College Vocational | 10.5 mi away | 65 Pleasant St, Upton, MA, 01568-1499 |
5085297758
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WESTBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 55 WEST MAIN ST., WESTBOROUGH, MA, 01581 |
(508) 366-3050
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Wellesley College
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College | 11.5 mi away | 106 Central St, Wellesley, MA, 02481-8203 |
7812831000
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HOPKINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 13 MAIN STREET, HOPKINTON, MA, 01748 |
(508) 497-9777
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NATICK, MA US, located 9.6 miles from Southborough town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.2° | 17.5° | 26.4° | 3.37" | 13.8" |
| February | 38.2° | 17.6° | 27.9° | 3.07" | 8.9" |
| March | 46.1° | 25.4° | 35.7° | 3.95" | 8.2" |
| April | 58.0° | 35.1° | 46.6° | 4.07" | 2.2" |
| May | 67.7° | 45.6° | 56.7° | 3.78" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.5° | 55.9° | 66.2° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.8° | 61.7° | 71.8° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.4° | 59.4° | 69.9° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.0° | 51.8° | 62.4° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.7° | 39.7° | 50.7° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.3° | 31.1° | 41.2° | 3.74" | 1.1" |
| December | 40.7° | 22.9° | 31.8° | 4.43" | 11.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordaville CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Marlborough city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Framingham city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Westborough CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Hopkinton CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Northborough CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2502763165. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.