salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,920 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 39 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Attleboro?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Attleboro
| Size | Attleboro | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,261 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $979 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,107 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,389 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Attleboro overall?
Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Attleboro, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Attleboro
Life in Attleboro
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Attleboro?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,211 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $448,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Attleboro, MA?
Renting in Attleboro costs a median of about $1,898 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Attleboro?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,920 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Attleboro cheap or expensive?
Attleboro is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $106,722. It ranks 39th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Attleboro?
The median homeowner in Attleboro pays $5,366 a year in property taxes, about 1.20% of the median home value.
Is Attleboro more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Attleboro?
The median home value in Attleboro is $448,100, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
46,762 people live in Attleboro. Numbers are typical (middle) values.