Westborough, Massachusetts · ZIP 01581

Westborough — ZIP 01581

Westborough (01581) scores 72/100 — Good for Massachusetts. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $752K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share26%

Property crime share75%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index80/100

Avg math proficiency70%

Avg reading proficiency67%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$752K

Median rent$2,674/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$752K

Median Rent

$2,674/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,120

Violent Crime

1,623

Property Crime

4,497

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Worcester County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Westborough High	09–12	1,213	81%	85%
Annie E Fales	KG–03	305	77%	72%
Sarah W Gibbons Middle	07–08	610	71%	72%
Mill Pond School	04–06	834	67%	64%
Elsie A Hastings Elementary	PK–03	478	62%	52%
J Harding Armstrong	KG–03	391	62%	57%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

21,591

Median Income

$142K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

38.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 01581 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 01581 has a school score of 80/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 01581 is approximately $752K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 01581 in Westborough has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.