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Framingham

Massachusetts · 73,021 residents (2025 est.) · 25.044 sq mi
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Framingham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,419. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $627,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72,399
+8%since 2000
from 66,910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,891 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+4%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:73,021 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
64K66K69K71K73K1990201020202024Framingham
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,419
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,288 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,991
+95%since 2000
from $27,758 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+5%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$627,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $210,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,033
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $835 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+50%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(50,293)
Black4.5%(2,991)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(7,265)
Asian5.3%(3,515)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.7%(30,583)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(36,151)
Black5.6%(4,068)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(13,565)
Asian7.6%(5,534)
Other18.1%(13,081)
Diversity Score84.2%(60,989)
Diversity Score
84
+84%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
33.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 85.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2016
from 63.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 12.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Framingham, Massachusetts?

Framingham, Massachusetts has about 72,399 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Framingham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Framingham, Massachusetts earns about $107,419 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Framingham, Massachusetts expensive?

In Framingham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $627,300, and the typical rent is about $2,033 a month.

How educated are people in Framingham, Massachusetts?

About 48.7% of adults age 25 and over in Framingham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Framingham, Massachusetts?

About 10.4% of people in Framingham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Framingham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Framingham, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,405 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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