salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $100,560 a year. That is $48 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 77 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Winthrop Town?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Winthrop Town
| Size | Winthrop Town | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,886 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,690 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,477 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,572 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,784 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Winthrop Town 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 Winthrop Town, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Winthrop Town
Life in Winthrop Town
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Winthrop Town?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,993 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $649,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Winthrop Town, MA?
Renting in Winthrop Town costs a median of about $2,514 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Winthrop Town?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $100,560 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Winthrop Town cheap or expensive?
Winthrop Town is rated OK: rent takes 24.1% of the typical household income of $125,286. It ranks 77th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Winthrop Town?
The median homeowner in Winthrop Town pays $6,355 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is Winthrop Town 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 Winthrop Town?
The median home value in Winthrop Town is $649,600, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
18,759 people live in Winthrop Town. Numbers are typical (middle) values.