Southboro, MA : Town Profile
(last updated:1st Quarter 2007)
The Town of Southborough is located 25 miles west of Boston and 15 miles east of Worcester in eastern Worcester County. With nearly 25% of the town covered by the Sudbury Reservoir, Southborough has retained a low density rural/suburban character. Located in the heart of New England and crossed by Route 9, the Massachusetts Turnpike, and Interstate 495, Southborough is a convenient location for both residence and business. Adding to the quiet rural charm of Southborough are numerous winding scenic roads, often shared with bikers, hikers and horses and two prestigious private boarding schools that are part of a village center that has seen minimal change over the last century. Southborough has a small town quality of life within the Boston Metropolitan region.
Source: Department of Housing and Community Development
Statistical Overview(compare with others) |
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| Land Area | 15.66 sq. miles |
| Population | 6,628 |
| Population Density (per sq. mile) | 468 |
Housing Overview(compare with others) |
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| Average Days on Market | 57 |
| Average Price | $538,800 |
| Median Home Price | $487,500 |
| Percentage Change in Price Last Year | 6.8% |
| Property Tax Bill (average) | $8,394 |
| Property Tax Rate per $1,000 | $15.58 |
| Sold vs. List Price | 93.8% |
| Sold vs. Original List Price | 92% |
School Overview(compare with others) |
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| % 4-year college | 82% |
| MCAs 10th Grade Ranking English | 56 t |
| Per-Pupil spending | $13,396 |
| SAT Verbal/Math | 546/564 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.9/1 |