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Framingham, MA

Founded 1650Middlesex CountyElev. 50 m
Population
72,013
Median home
$600,600
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Framingham

Framingham is home to roughly 72,013 residents. Framingham was founded in 1650 and sits in Middlesex County. The median age is 37.7 and the median household income is $98,179. Homes carry a median value of $600,600, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (51.7%). Around 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
72,013
Median age
37.7
Median household income
$98,179
Per-capita income
$52,420
Poverty rate
11%
High-school grad or higher
88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.4%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
30 min
Work from home
17.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White51.7%
Hispanic or Latino18.7%
Black6.2%
Asian7.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.4%
Service22.6%
Sales & office15.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.1%
Production, transportation & material moving7.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$600,600
Median gross rent
$1,853/mo
Owner-occupied
54.8%
Median year built
1964
Households
27,451
Avg. household size
2.51

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Framingham has 16 public schools — 9 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading45%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Framingham High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Joseph P Keefe Technical High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Cameron Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Christa McAuliffe Charter SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8charter
Fuller MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Walsh MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Barbieri ElementaryElementary
BrophyElementary
Charlotte A DunningElementary
Harmony Grove ElementaryElementary
HemenwayElementary
King Elementary SchoolElementary
Mary E Stapleton ElementaryElementary
Miriam F McCarthy SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime24% below national
Framingham295
Massachusetts327
United States386
↓ 27% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime42% below national
Framingham1,127
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↑ 3% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Framingham Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Framingham.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Middlesex County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Framingham is in Middlesex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Framingham was founded in 1650 and sits in Middlesex County. Elevation ~50 m.

Map of Framingham
Framingham, MA
Where Framingham is
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Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Ellis, Moses, HouseFramingham Railroad StationFirst Baptist ChurchGibbs, Paul, HouseSaint John's Episcopal ChurchWhit's DinerR. H. Long Company FactoryNobscot Union Chapel
Notable people from Framingham
Adam SchiffOg MandinoGinger FishMonique Gabriela CurnenCrispus AttucksAndi MatichakTony BarbieriJo Dee MessinaPaul LoverdePie Traynor
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Nearby cities
Marlborough (6 mi)Waltham (11 mi)Newton (12 mi)Watertown (14 mi)Franklin (15 mi)Cambridge (17 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Framingham, MA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Framingham, Massachusetts.

William J Carter, 62
Framingham · Middlesex County · 01702
AKA Bill Carter, William Carter

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Framingham — frequently asked

What is the population of Framingham, Massachusetts?
Framingham has a population of about 72,013, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Framingham?
The median home value in Framingham is $600,600, and the median gross rent is $1,853/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Framingham safe? What is the crime rate?
Framingham Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 295 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Framingham face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Middlesex County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, hurricane.
How many schools are in Framingham?
Framingham has 16 public schools (9 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Framingham?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Framingham. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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