Cost of Living in Raynham Center, MA

Population 4,871 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

153
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Raynham 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.

Raynham Center sits roughly 11 miles south of Brockton — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 26% higher than Brockton's $406,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 167
Rent 132

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

About the Cost of Living in Raynham Center

The median home value in Raynham Center is $510,800 — 67% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,738/month, 32% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $120,913/year is 62% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, 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 61.7°F and lows of 39.2°F. Overall, Raynham Center has a cost of living index of 153 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$510,800
67% above avg
Median Rent
$1,738/mo
32% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.5x
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 69.8%
Renter-occupied 30.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,738
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,352/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
35.3 min
31% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.6%
Carpooled
6.4%
Public transit
8.3%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
5.6%

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
$120,913
62% above avg
Per Capita Income
$50,386
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
2% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Labor Force Participation
71.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.2%
Graduate degree 17.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.1
Male median age 38.2
Female median age 37.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.7°F
Avg Low
39.2°F
Annual Precip
47.6"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394148597079848375645444
Low °F 192127364655615951413225
Precip" 3.723.025.204.303.213.903.083.614.354.454.264.51

💨 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 Raynham Center, MA?

Raynham Center has a cost index of 153 (100 = national average). It is 53% above the national average.

What is average rent in Raynham Center, MA?

The median gross rent in Raynham Center is $1,738 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Raynham Center?

The median home value in Raynham Center is $510,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Raynham Center?

The median household income in Raynham Center is $120,913 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Raynham Center, MA?

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

Is Raynham Center, MA affordable?

Raynham Center is above average in cost of living, with an index of 153 — about 53% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Raynham Center?

Raynham Center has average high temperatures of 61.7°F and average lows of 39.2°F. Annual precipitation is 47.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Raynham Center at a Glance

Population
4,871
Median Income
$120,913
Home Value
$510,800
Median Rent
$1,738/mo
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg High Temp
61.7°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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