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Randolph.
About
Life in Randolph
Randolph offers solid suburban stability with the financial cushion that comes with a median household income over $103,000 and home values around $496,000 — not cheap, but reasonable compared to closer-in Boston suburbs. The community is genuinely residential; this isn't a destination town, so you're paying for proximity to Boston and a functioning suburban school system rather than walkability or a vibrant downtown scene. Renters should budget around $2,100 a month for a median apartment.
Randolph at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Foreign-Born
36.0%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
-0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics36.0% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Randolph: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Randolph, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (33.5%), and 15.3% of residents speak French/Haitian at home.
Under 18
17.3%
of residents
65 and Older
18.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.4%
of households
Married Couples
42.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
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 19% above MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Randolph
In Randolph, rent runs 19% above the MA average, and home values are 12% below the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,644
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above MA average
Unemployment in Randolph
Unemployment in Randolph is 0.7 percentage points higher than the MA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Randolph Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute37 min avg
How Randolph residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Randolph, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 39% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 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 39% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Randolph runs 39% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
199.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,186.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Randolph Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Norfolk County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Norfolk County, which includes Randolph, the most common type is strong wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,200 |
| 2024 | 14 | High Wind | $4,200 |
| 2023 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $48,800 |
| 2022 | 25 | Strong Wind | $17,500 |
| 2021 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $322,000 |
| 2020 | 57 | Strong Wind | $30.2M |
| 2019 | 27 | Strong Wind | $90,800 |
| 2018 | 45 | Strong Wind | $240,000 |
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
Norfolk County, county-wide
Randolph is about 5% of Norfolk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Norfolk County, which includes Randolph, is typically good — 308 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
308
per year
Moderate Days
55
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Norfolk County, county-wide
Randolph is about 5% of Norfolk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Randolph has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.9"
Annual Snowfall
69.7"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 18°F | 4.50" |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 4.00" |
| Mar | 44°F | 27°F | 5.52" |
| Apr | 56°F | 38°F | 4.76" |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 3.82" |
| Jun | 75°F | 58°F | 4.63" |
| Jul | 82°F | 64°F | 3.47" |
| Aug | 80°F | 63°F | 3.91" |
| Sep | 73°F | 56°F | 4.06" |
| Oct | 61°F | 44°F | 5.49" |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 4.31" |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 5.39" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Randolph
Uninsured
3.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Randolph's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
South Shore Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · South Weymouth
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Milton
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Brockton
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.
Education11.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Randolph
Randolph's student/teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Randolph (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 18,248 students · in-state tuition $71,372 · 89% graduate · median earnings $89,087 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 17,326 students · in-state tuition $69,289 · 91% graduate · median earnings $99,371 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Massachusetts-Boston
9.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,512 students · in-state tuition $16,558 · 62% graduate · median earnings $70,597 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,085 students · in-state tuition $73,508 · 91% graduate · median earnings $112,178 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,612 students · in-state tuition $6,288 · 22% graduate · median earnings $51,734 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 7,829 students · in-state tuition $12,194 · 60% graduate · median earnings $61,441 (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: Adams National Historical Park, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Randolph
Randolph has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Adams National Historical Park (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
6 mi awayBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
11 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
13 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awayPublic Libraries in Randolph
Turner Free Library
2 North Main Street, Randolph
Cities Near Randolph
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Randolph?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Randolph FAQ
Is Randolph, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Randolph's median rent is $2,103/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $109,573/year. Median home value is $496,400.
Is Randolph, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Randolph's violent crime rate was 200 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1187 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Randolph, Massachusetts?⌄
Randolph has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Randolph, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Randolph is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,103/month and median household income is $109,573/year. The median home value is $496,400. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Randolph, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Randolph is 37 minutes, which is longer than 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