Cost of Living in Mansfield Center, MA

Population 7,232 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

137
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Mansfield Center 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.

Geographically, Mansfield Center sits roughly 11 miles west of Brockton. Median home values run roughly 11% higher than Brockton's $406,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 147
Rent 122

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

About the Cost of Living in Mansfield Center

The median home value in Mansfield Center is $449,200 — 47% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,601/month, 22% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $101,546/year is 36% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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%. Overall, Mansfield Center has a cost of living index of 137 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$449,200
47% above avg
Median Rent
$1,601/mo
22% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.4x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,429
1 BR
$1,498
2 BR
$1,963
3 BR
$2,405
4 BR
$2,811
Owner-occupied 61.4%
Renter-occupied 38.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,601
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,215/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
32.7 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.7%
Carpooled
3.2%
Public transit
3.7%
Walked
4.1%
Work from home
16.9%

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
$101,546
36% above avg
Per Capita Income
$56,410
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
10% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Labor Force Participation
73.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.1%
Graduate degree 20.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.3
Male median age 40.7
Female median age 42.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
73.7%
Good air days/yr
137
Max AQI recorded
121
PM2.5 days
244
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mansfield Center, MA?

Mansfield Center has a cost index of 137 (100 = national average). It is 37% above the national average.

What is average rent in Mansfield Center, MA?

The median gross rent in Mansfield Center is $1,601 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mansfield Center?

The median home value in Mansfield Center is $449,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Mansfield Center?

The median household income in Mansfield Center is $101,546 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mansfield Center, MA?

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

Is Mansfield Center, MA affordable?

Mansfield Center is above average in cost of living, with an index of 137 — about 37% higher than the national average.

Mansfield Center at a Glance

Population
7,232
Median Income
$101,546
Home Value
$449,200
Median Rent
$1,601/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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