The Town FilesRandolph Town, Massachusetts
City in Norfolk County · population 34,984 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $496,400
- Household income
- $109,573
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 70 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 41.3
Randolph Town is a city of 34,984 people in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $496,400, close to the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of Massachusetts towns, better transit than 95% of Massachusetts towns, more vibrant than 91% of Massachusetts towns.
How Randolph Town ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Randolph Town is worth $496,400, close to the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $109,573, which is more affordable than 54% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $2,103 a month. 71.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Randolph Town | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $496,400 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $2,103 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $109,573 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 71.3% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Randolph Town
| People | Randolph Town | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 17.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.5% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 36.0% | — |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 37.0 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 93.9% |
Weather in Randolph Town
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 53.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 69.7 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Randolph Town since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 21, 1956 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 18, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 6, 1999.
Severe weather in Norfolk County since 1996
Norfolk County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| April 18, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4651: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Norfolk County
Norfolk County had 346,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $84,497 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Randolph Town itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Public schools in Randolph Town
5 public schools with 2,410 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph High | 9-12 | 664 | 12.3 |
| Randolph Community Middle | 6-8 | 602 | 10.8 |
| J F Kennedy Elementary | PK-5 | 475 | 10.6 |
| Margaret L Donovan | K-5 | 408 | 11.7 |
| Elizabeth G Lyons Elementary | K-5 | 261 | 10.9 |
Towns near Randolph Town
- Braintree Town, MA3.2 mi · 39,143 people · home $656,800
- Avon, MA3.2 mi · 4,777 people · home $509,600
- Canton, MA3.7 mi · 24,370 people · home $710,600
- Holbrook, MA3.9 mi · 11,405 people · home $465,400
- Milton, MA4.6 mi · 28,630 people · home $933,200
- Stoughton, MA4.9 mi · 29,281 people · home $523,800
- Weymouth Town, MA5.9 mi · 57,437 people · home $552,100
- Quincy, MA6.1 mi · 101,636 people · home $618,500
Randolph Town questions
Is Randolph Town, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Randolph Town scores better for retirees than 7% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 6%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Randolph Town?
The median owner-occupied home in Randolph Town is valued at $496,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,573, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $2,103 a month.
What is the weather like in Randolph Town?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.3 inches of precipitation a year and 69.7 inches of snow.
Does Randolph Town get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Randolph Town since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 21, 1956. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)