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Framingham.
About
Life in Framingham
Framingham offers a solid middle ground for people seeking suburban life near Boston without being directly in the city. The job market is genuinely strong—unemployment sits at 4.0%, and major corporate headquarters mean employment options beyond typical commuting into Boston, though most residents still have a 30-minute average commute. Housing costs aren't cheap at a $627k median home value and $2,030 rent, but they're more reasonable than many Boston suburbs.
Framingham at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Foreign-Born
33.1%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Population Growth
+0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics33.1% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Framingham: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Framingham, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (38.0%), and 20.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.8%
of households
Married Couples
50.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% above MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Framingham
In Framingham, rent runs 15% above the MA average, and home values are 12% above the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,884
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $656,833 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below MA average
Unemployment in Framingham
Unemployment in Framingham is 0.5 percentage points lower than the MA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Framingham Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.4 min avg
How Framingham residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Framingham, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 20% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Framingham runs 20% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
264
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
805.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Framingham Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Middlesex County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Middlesex County, which includes Framingham, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,400 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,700 |
| 2023 | 29 | Flood | $99,100 |
| 2022 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,000 |
| 2021 | 28 | Strong Wind | $583,500 |
| 2020 | 52 | Strong Wind | $552,300 |
| 2019 | 27 | Strong Wind | $263,750 |
| 2018 | 40 | Flood | $526,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Middlesex County, county-wide
Framingham is about 4% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Middlesex County, which includes Framingham, is typically good — 299 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
299
per year
Moderate Days
65
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Middlesex County, county-wide
Framingham is about 4% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Framingham has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.3"
Annual Snowfall
45.7"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
143
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 18°F | 3.37" |
| Feb | 38°F | 18°F | 3.07" |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 3.95" |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 4.07" |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.78" |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.14" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.85" |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 3.82" |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 4.21" |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 4.83" |
| Nov | 51°F | 31°F | 3.74" |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 4.43" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Framingham
Framingham has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Metrowest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Marlborough Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Marlborough
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Llc
Psychiatric · 7.6 mi away · Westborough
Newton-wellesley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Newton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Framingham
Framingham's student/teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 48.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Framingham
Public · 4-year · 2,566 students · in-state tuition $12,220 · 57% graduate · median earnings $63,249 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,085 students · in-state tuition $73,508 · 91% graduate · median earnings $112,178 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,474 students · in-state tuition $63,390 · 89% graduate · median earnings $126,427 (10 yrs after entry)
Massachusetts Bay Community College
8.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,837 students · in-state tuition $5,976 · 27% graduate · median earnings $55,472 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,618 students · in-state tuition $70,957 · 87% graduate · median earnings $85,519 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,728 students · in-state tuition $58,560 · 92% graduate · median earnings $138,950 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,300 students · in-state tuition $70,144 · 92% graduate · median earnings $90,458 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Minute Man National Historical Park, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Framingham
Framingham has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Minute Man National Historical Park (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
12 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
17 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
20 mi awayAdams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayLowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
24 mi awayPublic Libraries in Framingham
Framingham Public Library
49 Lexington Street, Framingham
Mcauliffe Branch Library
10 Nicholas Road, Framingham
Cities Near Framingham
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Framingham FAQ
Is Framingham, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Framingham's median rent is $2,033/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $107,419/year. Median home value is $627,300.
Is Framingham, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Framingham's violent crime rate was 264 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 806 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Framingham, Massachusetts?⌄
Framingham has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Framingham, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Framingham is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,033/month and median household income is $107,419/year. The median home value is $627,300. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Framingham, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Framingham is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from