Cost of Living in Ashby, MA

Population 3,188 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

101
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Ashby sits on the smaller end of the Massachusetts city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Ashby is about 25 miles west of Lowell, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 8% lower than Lowell's $395,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 119
Rent 74

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Ashby

The median home value in Ashby is $362,200 — 19% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $969/month, 26% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $110,536/year is 48% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Massachusetts's top state income tax rate is 9.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 59.5°F and lows of 38.3°F. Overall, Ashby has a cost of living index of 101 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$362,200
19% above avg
Median Rent
$969/mo
26% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
31.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$2,263
1 BR
$2,394
2 BR
$2,837
3 BR
$3,418
4 BR
$3,761
Owner-occupied 94.2%
Renter-occupied 5.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$969
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,583/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
36.0 min
33% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.5%
Carpooled
9.3%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
2.5%
Work from home
16.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$110,536
48% above avg
Per Capita Income
$55,297
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
23% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.6%
Graduate degree 19.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 50.2
Male median age 50.3
Female median age 50.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.5°F
Avg Low
38.3°F
Annual Precip
43.4"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343745587078838274625040
Low °F 161725354656626051403022
Precip" 2.652.823.823.783.604.113.523.363.984.483.583.67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Ashby, MA?

Ashby has a cost index of 101 (100 = national average). It is 1% above the national average.

What is average rent in Ashby, MA?

The median gross rent in Ashby is $969 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Ashby?

The median home value in Ashby is $362,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Ashby?

The median household income in Ashby is $110,536 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Ashby, MA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Ashby is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.

Is Ashby, MA affordable?

Ashby is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 101 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Ashby?

Ashby has average high temperatures of 59.5°F and average lows of 38.3°F. Annual precipitation is 43.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Ashby at a Glance

Population
3,188
Median Income
$110,536
Home Value
$362,200
Median Rent
$969/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg High Temp
59.5°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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