Stoughton town, Massachusetts
Stoughton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Stoughton town is a geographic entity located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 29,845. The land area covers 16.09 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 29,845 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 11,302 | ±391 | 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 | 11,742 | ±380 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,302 | ±391 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 440 | ±186 |
| Median Home Value | $523,800 | ±$28,343 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,050 | ±$200 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,794 | ±$5,793 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,647 | ±$3,095 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,428 | ±551 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 16,002 | ±728 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.3% | ±1.5% |
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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GUS Population: 29,457 (2024)
ID: 106153
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN PLANNER
10 PEARL ST, UNIT 1, STOUGHTON MA 02072-2364
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GUS Population: 740,754 (2024)
ID: 128100
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
614 HIGH ST, DEDHAM MA 02026-1897
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Stoughton | PK | Stoughton, MA | |
| Regular School Stoughton | KG-05 | Stoughton, MA | |
| Regular School Stoughton | KG-05 | Stoughton, MA | |
| Regular School Stoughton | KG-05 | Stoughton, MA | |
| Regular School Stoughton | 06-08 | Stoughton, MA | |
| Regular School Stoughton | PK-05 | Stoughton, MA | |
| Regular School Stoughton | KG-05 | Stoughton, MA | |
| Regular School Stoughton | 09-12 | Stoughton, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Waban, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Attleboro, 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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Stonehill College
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College | 4.3 mi away | 320 Washington Street, Easton, MA, 02357-6110 |
5085651000
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STOUGHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 84 PARK STREET, STOUGHTON, MA, 02072 |
(781) 344-2711
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Blue Hills Regional Technical School
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College Vocational | 4.4 mi away | 800 Randolph St, Canton, MA, 02021 |
78182858002271
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AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 280 WEST MAIN ST., AVON, MA, 02322 |
(508) 583-0378
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Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
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College | 6.1 mi away | 53 Adams Street, Brockton, MA, 02302-1905 |
5089417040
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CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 786 WASHINGTON ST., CANTON, MA, 02021 |
(781) 821-5027
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FINE Mortuary College
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College | 6.3 mi away | 150 Kerry Place, Norwood, MA, 02062 |
781762121122
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AMES FREE LIBRARY OF EASTON, INC.
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 53 MAIN ST., NORTH EASTON, MA, 02356 |
(508) 238-2000
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Massasoit Community College
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College | 6.6 mi away | One Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton, MA, 02302-3996 |
5085889100
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SHARON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 11 NORTH MAIN ST., SHARON, MA, 02067 |
(781) 784-1578
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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 NORWOOD MEM AP, MA US, located 6.1 miles from Stoughton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.5° | 20.6° | 30.1° | 3.41" | — |
| February | 42.3° | 21.6° | 32.0° | 2.80" | — |
| March | 48.9° | 29.5° | 39.2° | 3.72" | — |
| April | 61.2° | 39.0° | 50.1° | 3.96" | — |
| May | 71.3° | 47.9° | 59.6° | 3.30" | — |
| June | 80.4° | 57.3° | 68.8° | 3.92" | — |
| July | 85.7° | 62.8° | 74.3° | 3.03" | — |
| August | 84.3° | 60.6° | 72.4° | 3.63" | — |
| September | 76.8° | 52.1° | 64.5° | 3.82" | — |
| October | 65.7° | 41.2° | 53.4° | 4.54" | — |
| November | 54.6° | 33.6° | 44.1° | 3.69" | — |
| December | 44.3° | 26.3° | 35.3° | 4.09" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Brockton city | City | 4.7 mi | — |
| Randolph Town city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| Holbrook CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Norwood CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| Walpole CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2502167945. • 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.