The Town FilesStoughton, Massachusetts
Town in Norfolk County · population 29,281 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $523,800
- Household income
- $104,794
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 69 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 45.7
Stoughton is a town of 29,281 people in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $523,800, close to the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks better transit than 85% of Massachusetts towns, better for cycling than 84% of Massachusetts towns, more vibrant than 83% of Massachusetts towns.
How Stoughton 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 Stoughton is worth $523,800, close to the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $104,794, which is more affordable than 39% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $2,050 a month. 74.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stoughton | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $523,800 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $2,050 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $104,794 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 74.1% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Stoughton
| People | Stoughton | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.9% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 26.0% | — |
| Work from home | 15.4% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 33.4 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 93.9% |
Weather in Stoughton
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 20.6°F. About 43.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 69.3 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stoughton since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 9, 1953 about 6.9 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 26 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 Stoughton itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Stoughton
8 public schools with 3,686 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton High | 9-12 | 1,097 | 10.3 |
| O'Donnell Middle School | 6-8 | 833 | 11.6 |
| Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary | K-5 | 389 | 11.4 |
| Joseph H Gibbons | K-5 | 376 | 13.4 |
| Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School | PK-5 | 333 | 12.8 |
| South Elementary | K-5 | 293 | 14.0 |
| Helen Hansen Elementary | K-5 | 252 | 12.0 |
| Edwin A Jones Early Childhood Center | PK-PK | 113 | 11.3 |
Towns near Stoughton
- Avon, MA2.7 mi · 4,777 people · home $509,600
- Canton, MA4.1 mi · 24,370 people · home $710,600
- Sharon, MA4.2 mi · 6,184 people · home $677,900
- Sharon, MA4.2 mi · 18,575 people · home $737,100
- Brockton, MA4.8 mi · 105,643 people · home $437,500
- Randolph Town, MA4.9 mi · 34,984 people · home $496,400
- Easton, MA5.5 mi · 25,058 people · home $581,200
- Holbrook, MA5.6 mi · 11,405 people · home $465,400
Stoughton questions
Is Stoughton, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stoughton scores better for retirees than 23% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 25%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Stoughton?
The median owner-occupied home in Stoughton is valued at $523,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,794, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $2,050 a month.
What is the weather like in Stoughton?
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.9 inches of precipitation a year and 69.3 inches of snow.
Does Stoughton get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stoughton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 9, 1953. 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)