Cost of Living in North Pembroke, MA

Population 3,924 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

182
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives North Pembroke a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $521,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 12 miles east of Brockton, North Pembroke falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 29% higher than Brockton's $406,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 171
Rent 199

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

About the Cost of Living in North Pembroke

The median home value in North Pembroke is $521,400 — 71% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,620/month, 99% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $177,703/year is 138% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, 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, North Pembroke has a cost of living index of 182 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 82% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$521,400
71% above avg
Median Rent
$2,620/mo
99% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.6x
Favors buying
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 78.9%
Renter-occupied 21.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,620
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,234/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
39.8 min
47% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
31.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
63.9%
Carpooled
1.9%
Public transit
2.0%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
31.4%

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
$177,703
138% above avg
Per Capita Income
$69,425
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
61% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.2%
Graduate degree 26.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 54.5
Male median age 53.1
Female median age 54.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 40 — Good
76.2%
Good air days/yr
114
Max AQI recorded
155
PM2.5 days
210
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in North Pembroke, MA?

North Pembroke has a cost index of 182 (100 = national average). It is 82% above the national average.

What is average rent in North Pembroke, MA?

The median gross rent in North Pembroke is $2,620 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Pembroke?

The median home value in North Pembroke is $521,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in North Pembroke?

The median household income in North Pembroke is $177,703 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Pembroke, MA?

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

Is North Pembroke, MA affordable?

North Pembroke is above average in cost of living, with an index of 182 — about 82% higher than the national average.

North Pembroke at a Glance

Population
3,924
Median Income
$177,703
Home Value
$521,400
Median Rent
$2,620/mo
Unemployment
1.9%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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