salaryRent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,840 a year. That is $25 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 13 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Whitinsville?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Whitinsville
| Size | Whitinsville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $938 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Whitinsville 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 Whitinsville, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Whitinsville
Life in Whitinsville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Whitinsville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,799 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $449,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Whitinsville, MA?
Renting in Whitinsville costs a median of about $1,321 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Whitinsville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,840 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Whitinsville cheap or expensive?
Whitinsville is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.3% of the typical household income of $103,692. It ranks 13th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Whitinsville?
The median homeowner in Whitinsville pays $4,793 a year in property taxes, about 1.07% of the median home value.
Is Whitinsville 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 Whitinsville?
The median home value in Whitinsville is $449,600, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
7,115 people live in Whitinsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.