Cost of Living in Randolph Town, MA

Population 34,683 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

154
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

One of the defining characteristics of Randolph Town is a long average commute — 42 minutes one way, compared to a national median of 27. The city's housing pricing is difficult to evaluate without factoring in that daily time cost. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.9% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 6 miles southwest of Quincy, Randolph Town falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 23% lower than Quincy's $598,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 152
Rent 156

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

About the Cost of Living in Randolph Town

The median home value in Randolph Town is $463,500 — 52% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,049/month, 56% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $103,129/year is 38% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.9%, above 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 58.4°F and lows of 41.0°F, with about 69.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Randolph Town has a cost of living index of 154 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 54% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$463,500
52% above avg
Median Rent
$2,049/mo
56% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.9x
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 69.5%
Renter-occupied 30.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,049
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,663/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
41.6 min
54% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
66.5%
Carpooled
6.3%
Public transit
8.8%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
13.6%

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
$103,129
38% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,660
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
65% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.6%
Graduate degree 12.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41
Male median age 37.3
Female median age 44.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.4°F
Avg Low
41.0°F
Annual Precip
53.3"
Annual Snowfall
69.3"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353745576776828072615040
Low °F 192128374756636255443426
Precip" 4.463.975.434.613.804.573.423.854.225.294.325.33
Snow" 18.221.212.81.80.00.00.00.00.00.81.712.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
75.6%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
135
PM2.5 days
229
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Randolph Town, MA?

Randolph Town has a cost index of 154 (100 = national average). It is 54% above the national average.

What is average rent in Randolph Town, MA?

The median gross rent in Randolph Town is $2,049 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Randolph Town?

The median home value in Randolph Town is $463,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Randolph Town?

The median household income in Randolph Town is $103,129 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Randolph Town, MA?

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

Is Randolph Town, MA affordable?

Randolph Town is above average in cost of living, with an index of 154 — about 54% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Randolph Town?

Randolph Town has average high temperatures of 58.4°F and average lows of 41.0°F. Annual precipitation is 53.3". Average annual snowfall is 69.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Randolph Town at a Glance

Population
34,683
Median Income
$103,129
Home Value
$463,500
Median Rent
$2,049/mo
Unemployment
7.9%
Avg High Temp
58.4°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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