salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.7 minutes each way. Most homes (81.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 65.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,880 a year. That is $68 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 120 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Walpole?
Share of households by yearly income. 57.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Walpole
| Size | Walpole | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,991 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,176 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,003 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Walpole 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 Walpole, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Walpole
Life in Walpole
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Walpole?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $826 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $626,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,660 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Walpole, MA?
Renting in Walpole costs a median of about $3,522 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Walpole?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,880 a year, or $68 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Walpole cheap or expensive?
Walpole is rated OK: rent takes 25.4% of the typical household income of $166,373. It ranks 120th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Walpole?
The median homeowner in Walpole pays $7,148 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.
Is Walpole 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 Walpole?
The median home value in Walpole is $626,600, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
6,461 people live in Walpole. Numbers are typical (middle) values.