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Framingham

Massachusetts · 66,910 residents · 25.044 sq mi
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Framingham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,288. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $210,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,910
+3%since 1990
from 64,994 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,672 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,595 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+7%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
64K66K69K71K73K1990201020202024Framingham
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,288
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,965 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,758
+36%since 1990
from $20,409 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $184,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $695 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
44.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−9%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(58,748)
Black3.6%(2,361)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(4,877)
Asian2.8%(1,832)
Diversity Score35.7%(23,193)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(50,293)
Black4.5%(2,991)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(7,265)
Asian5.3%(3,515)
Diversity Score45.7%(30,583)
Diversity Score
46
+28%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 36.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 86.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Framingham, Massachusetts?

Framingham, Massachusetts has about 66,910 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Framingham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Framingham, Massachusetts earns about $54,288 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 $210,800, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Framingham, Massachusetts?

About 42.3% 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 8.0% 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 1,916 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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