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In Southborough, unemployment is 3.4% (2024).

The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 5.4 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Last checked 2026-10-0725 sources

Median gross salary8,003EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)
Median rent2,306EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25031 (Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms)
Unemployment rate3.4%country median 4.6% — 26% belowOfficial source · api.bls.gov
Recorded crime282.5offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 82% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.4µg/m³31 Dec 2024Nearest stationOfficial source · US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)

Lower unemployment than 73% of American cities that publish it, less recorded crime than 97% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 86% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Southborough?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Southborough recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet17Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan18Official · national market
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)2,299 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)6Official
Median monthly rent2,306 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25031 (Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms)4Official
Recorded property crimes9 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Southborough a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker38%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 29–47%
Skilled employee48%strong on work, weak on education · range 39–57%
Student37%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 27–47%
Family44%strong on family, weak on education · range 35–53%
Retirement36%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 25–47%

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Southborough is 3.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary8,003 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)3Official
Unemployment rate3.4 %country median 4.6%31 Dec 2024api.bls.gov8Official

What does a salary buy in Southborough?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Southborough median gross pay: €8,003 (ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), 2020-12-31).
Left over each month€3,348of €5,729 take-home
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Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€5,729
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €2,299
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€3,348
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Southborough. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Southborough. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Physicians per 100,000 residents392.3 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release9Official · county

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Southborough when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

The crime rate was 282.5 incidents per 100,000 residents at the end of 2024.

Recorded crime across major citiesSouthborough highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Southborough highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Southborough282
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents282.5 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Recorded violent crimes10 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

Southborough's nearest major airport was 27 km away.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Distance to the nearest major airport27 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)BED3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Southborough. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Southborough.

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Climate and air quality

PM2.5 peak concentration levels were 22.2 µg/m³.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Southborough is 5.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading22.2 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, annual mean5.39 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)16Official · nearest-station reading

Population and city profile

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share23.8 %31 Dec 20202024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1Official
Foreign residents2,497 people31 Dec 20202024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1Official
Population covered by crime statistics10,572 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Alternatives for people set on Southborough

Nothing here reaches an argued comparison yet: no other published city shares enough metrics with Southborough from the same source, period and grain. What is collected is below.

Cities near Southborough

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Worcester Commuting Zone · 22.9 km away
Salary
3,375 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Northborough 9.8 km away
Rent
1,049 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
6,773 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Hudson 10.1 km away
Rent
1,291 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,446 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Sudbury 12.4 km away
Rent
1,335 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
8,374 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Cochituate 13.7 km away
Rent
1,462 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
8,072 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

How does Southborough compare?

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Is Southborough part of Worcester?

Southborough is in the published commuting zone of Worcester; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Worcester city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source14

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Common questions

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What is the unemployment rate in Southborough?

The unemployment rate is 3.4 %. Source: api.bls.gov.

Is the air quality good in Southborough?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.4 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: US EPA Air Quality System (AQS).

How safe is Southborough?

Police recorded 282.5 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many foreign residents live in Southborough?

2,497 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables.

Is Southborough a good place to live?

Southborough may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Southborough part of Worcester?

Southborough is in the published commuting zone of Worcester; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Southborough?

Worcester, Marlborough, Framingham Center, Framingham, Northborough are near Southborough. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25031 (Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  5. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  6. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  7. ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  8. api.bls.gov api.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-26
  9. Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  10. download.geonames.org recorded crime data download.geonames.org · checked 2026-08-28
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  6. US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  7. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  8. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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