Cost of Living in Tyngsborough, MA

Population 12,424 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

162
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 Tyngsborough a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $533,000.

Located 6 miles west of Lowell, Tyngsborough falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 35% higher than Lowell's $395,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 175
Rent 142

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

About the Cost of Living in Tyngsborough

The median home value in Tyngsborough is $533,300 — 75% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,863/month, 42% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $144,375/year is 94% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 59.8°F and lows of 40.4°F. Overall, Tyngsborough has a cost of living index of 162 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 62% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$533,300
75% above avg
Median Rent
$1,863/mo
42% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.9x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$2,263
1 BR
$2,394
2 BR
$2,837
3 BR
$3,418
4 BR
$3,761
Owner-occupied 86.5%
Renter-occupied 13.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,863
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,477/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
24.6 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.6%
Carpooled
9.8%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
15.8%

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
$144,375
94% above avg
Per Capita Income
$56,814
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
22% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.3%
Graduate degree 20.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.7
Male median age 37.4
Female median age 41.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.8°F
Avg Low
40.4°F
Annual Precip
40.4"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343746597079848275625039
Low °F 171927384858646254423324
Precip" 2.442.733.453.333.384.043.303.353.723.883.483.29

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Tyngsborough, MA?

Tyngsborough has a cost index of 162 (100 = national average). It is 62% above the national average.

What is average rent in Tyngsborough, MA?

The median gross rent in Tyngsborough is $1,863 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tyngsborough?

The median home value in Tyngsborough is $533,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Tyngsborough?

The median household income in Tyngsborough is $144,375 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tyngsborough, MA?

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

Is Tyngsborough, MA affordable?

Tyngsborough is above average in cost of living, with an index of 162 — about 62% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Tyngsborough?

Tyngsborough has average high temperatures of 59.8°F and average lows of 40.4°F. Annual precipitation is 40.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Tyngsborough at a Glance

Population
12,424
Median Income
$144,375
Home Value
$533,300
Median Rent
$1,863/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg High Temp
59.8°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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