Cost of Living in The Pinehills, MA

Population 4,988 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

213
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in The Pinehills run well above the national baseline, with a median of $669,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $121,792 place the city among the better-paid Massachusetts metros.

Geographically, The Pinehills sits roughly 25 miles northeast of New Bedford. Median home values run roughly 106% higher than New Bedford's $324,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 219
Rent 205

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

About the Cost of Living in The Pinehills

The median home value in The Pinehills is $669,100 — 119% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,689/month, 105% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $121,792/year is 63% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, 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, The Pinehills has a cost of living index of 213 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 113% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$669,100
119% above avg
Median Rent
$2,689/mo
105% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.7x
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 87.5%
Renter-occupied 12.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,689
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,303/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
38.0 min
41% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
28.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.3%
Carpooled
2.9%
Public transit
2.9%
Walked
3.3%
Work from home
28.5%

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
$121,792
63% above avg
Per Capita Income
$90,397
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
19% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Labor Force Participation
35.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.0%
Graduate degree 27.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 69.8
Male median age 69.3
Female median age 70.8

💨 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 The Pinehills, MA?

The Pinehills has a cost index of 213 (100 = national average). It is 113% above the national average.

What is average rent in The Pinehills, MA?

The median gross rent in The Pinehills is $2,689 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in The Pinehills?

The median home value in The Pinehills is $669,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in The Pinehills?

The median household income in The Pinehills is $121,792 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in The Pinehills, MA?

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

Is The Pinehills, MA affordable?

The Pinehills is above average in cost of living, with an index of 213 — about 113% higher than the national average.

The Pinehills at a Glance

Population
4,988
Median Income
$121,792
Home Value
$669,100
Median Rent
$2,689/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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