City profile
Southbridge Town, MA
Worcester County · Population 17,928
Southbridge Town is a town in Worcester County, MA with about 17,928 residents and a typical home value near $295,000. It is 18 miles from Worcester, MA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
25°F
Summer avg
71°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$294,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,874
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
99
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.11%
- State income tax (top)
- 9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.25%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 94/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Strong wind, Hurricane
Nearest major airport
35 mi to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 54% Democratic / 44% Republican
Community
Population
17,928
Black population
5.4%
County
Worcester County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving MA than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms, high cost of living
Highlights
- About 17,928 residents
- Typical home value about $295,000
- 18 miles from Worcester, MA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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