Electricity rates in Framingham, Massachusetts
Framingham, MA ranks 5 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (29%). Framingham, Massachusetts has 72,013 residents in 27,451 households; 29.4% heat with electricity.
Households in Framingham, MA can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Framingham on the map
Middlesex County, with Framingham marked
Who supplies Framingham
Middlesex County lists 6 utilities for Framingham, MA, a city of 72,013: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Middlesex County page.
Cost of living with electricity in Framingham
Framingham, MA: 27,451 households at $1,636 a year per home for electricity (Middlesex County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $44.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $3,250 a year per household.
| Group in Framingham, MA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Framingham, MA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA, all households | 27,451 | $1,636 | $44.9 million | 1.67% |
| Framingham, MA, homeowners | 15,039 | $2,034 | $30.6 million | 2.07% |
| Framingham, MA, renters | 12,412 | $1,000 | $12.4 million | 1.02% |
Facts about Framingham
- Residents of Framingham, MA, ACS 2023
- 72,01314 of 48 Massachusetts cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Framingham, MA
- $98,17919 of 48 of those cities
- Households in Framingham, MA
- 27,4512.62 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Framingham, MA
- 54.8%15,039 owners and 12,412 renter households
- Housing units in Framingham, MA
- 28,416965 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Framingham, MA
- 29.4%8,066 of 27,451 homes
- Land area of Framingham, MA
- 25.0 sq mi2,875.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Framingham, MA
- 2.0%at 570 kWh a month over the $98,179 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Framingham, MA
- 261NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 362.4 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Framingham, MA
- 196421,671 of 28,416 homes (76.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Framingham, MA
- $600,600$1,853 gross rent a month, 3.70% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Framingham
Compare Framingham with nearby cities
| City near Framingham, MA | Distance from Framingham | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA (this page) | 0 mi | 72,013 | $98,179 | 1964 | $600,600 | 261 | 17.4% |
| Marlborough, MA | 6.4 mi northwest | 41,398 (-30,615) | $95,047 (-$3,132) | 1971 (+7 yr) | $485,400 (-$115,200) | 217 (-44) | 16.1% (-1.3 pts) |
| Needham, MA | 10.1 mi east | 32,059 (-39,954) | $212,241 (+$114,062) | 1964 (+0 yr) | $1,146,000 (+$545,400) | 331 (+70) | 28.8% (+11.5 pts) |
| Waltham, MA | 11.4 mi northeast | 64,723 (-7,290) | $116,560 (+$18,381) | 1962 (-2 yr) | $705,700 (+$105,100) | 353 (+92) | 20.0% (+2.6 pts) |
| Newton, MA | 11.8 mi east | 88,504 (+16,491) | $184,989 (+$86,810) | 1940 (-24 yr) | $1,202,500 (+$601,900) | 339 (+78) | 28.7% (+11.3 pts) |
| Watertown Town, MA | 13.9 mi east | 35,270 (-36,743) | $123,422 (+$25,243) | 1945 (-19 yr) | $737,600 (+$137,000) | 349 (+88) | 26.6% (+9.2 pts) |
Outage risk around Framingham
Framingham, MA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 252 wind and 9 tornado, 362.4 per 100,000 residents of 72,013. Top gust near Framingham, MA: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Framingham, MA: $2.6M.
Reports within 15 miles of Framingham, MA
wind and tornado reports, Framingham, MA
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| Framingham, MA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA, 2015 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Framingham, MA, 2016 | 41 | 1 | 42 |
| Framingham, MA, 2017 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Framingham, MA, 2018 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Framingham, MA, 2019 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Framingham, MA, 2020 | 52 | 1 | 53 |
| Framingham, MA, 2021 | 22 | 4 | 26 |
| Framingham, MA, 2022 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Framingham, MA, 2023 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Framingham, MA, 2024 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Framingham, MA, 2025 | 14 | 2 | 16 |
Housing and heating in Framingham
Framingham, MA: 21,671 of 28,416 homes were built before 1980 and 2,134 in 2000 or later. Framingham, MA has 14,686 detached houses, 8,774 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 29 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Framingham, MA
% of homes by decade built, Framingham, MA
- 17pre-40
- 440s
- 2150s
- 1860s
- 1670s
- 980s
- 890s
- 200s
- 510s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Framingham, MA
| Framingham, MA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA, median year built | 1964 | 1961 | +3 years | 13 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, built before 1980 | 76.3% | 69.1% | +7.2 points | 19 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, built 2000 or later | 7.5% | 14.5% | -7.0 points | 38 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, detached houses | 51.7% | 46.9% | +4.8 points | 14 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 30.9% | 25.1% | +5.8 points | 12 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, mobile homes | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.3 points | 37 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, renter households | 45.2% | 38.4% | +6.8 points | 24 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, median home value | $600,600 | $687,200 | -$86,600 | 18 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, median gross rent a month | $1,853 | $2,126 | -$273 | 24 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, people per household | 2.51 | 2.48 | +0.03 | 18 of 48 |
Who lives in Framingham: income, cars, homes
Framingham, MA homes: 15,788 have 3+ bedrooms, 5,851 none or one, median 5.5 rooms. In Framingham, MA, 6,499 of 11,965 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 9,359 households moved in since 2018 and 6,179 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Framingham, MA, 4,530 of 27,451 households earn under $35,000, 5,927 $35,000-$75,000, 8,220 $75,000-$150,000 and 8,774 $150,000 or more. In Framingham, MA, 2,501 households own no vehicle and 14,664 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 38,021 workers in Framingham, MA, 6,610 work from home, 23,986 drive alone, 1,069 ride transit and 967 walk. 7,606 residents of Framingham, MA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.7.
Household income in Framingham, MA
| Framingham, MA | Value | Rank in Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA, households under $35,000 | 16.5% | 31 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, households $150,000 or more | 32.0% | 18 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, residents below poverty | 11.0% | 23 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, median age | 37.7 | 29 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 55.6% | 13 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, households without a vehicle | 9.1% | 31 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, households with 2+ vehicles | 53.4% | 19 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, workers at home | 17.4% | 18 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, cost-burdened renters | 54.3% | 18 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, moved in since 2018 | 34.1% | 16 of 48 |
| Framingham, MA, moved in before 2000 | 22.5% | 22 of 48 |
Analyst note on Framingham
Framingham, MA counts 72,013 residents in 27,451 households, on 25.0 square miles. 8,066 of the 27,451 occupied homes in Framingham, MA heat with electricity. Household income in Framingham, MA is $98,179; 15,039 of its 27,451 households own.
Framingham, MA has 28,416 housing units, 965 of them vacant or seasonal. Framingham, MA ranks 12 of 48 Massachusetts cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (31%). Framingham, MA ranks 13 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the newest homes (median year built 1964).
Framingham, MA ranks 18 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the highest median home value ($600,600).
ZIP codes in Framingham
| ZIP area touching Framingham, MA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Framingham | Share of Framingham's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 01701 (Framingham, MA) | 100.0% | 67.4% |
| 01702 (Framingham, MA) | 99.3% | 32.6% |
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Questions on Framingham
Framingham: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Framingham, MA: Massachusetts households pick a supplier and plan, and Middlesex County lists 6 utilities.
Framingham: how does it rank among Massachusetts cities?
Framingham, MA: rank 14 of 48 by its 72,013 residents, rank 19 of 48 by $98,179 median income.
Framingham: how many homes heat with electricity?
Framingham, MA: 8,066 of 27,451 occupied homes, 29.4%; Middlesex County 17.0%.
Framingham: how much income goes to electricity?
At 570 kWh a month, 2.0% of the $98,179 median income in Framingham, MA.
Framingham: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Massachusetts yes; municipal and co-op areas around Framingham, MA may be closed.
Framingham: damaging storms reported nearby?
261 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Framingham, MA, 2015 to 2025, 362.4 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Framingham?
Framingham, MA: median home built 1964; 21,671 of 28,416 homes (76.3%) predate 1980, 14,686 are detached and 8,774 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How big are the homes in Framingham, MA?
15,788 of 28,416 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.5 rooms.
How many Framingham, MA renters struggle with rent?
6,499 of 11,965 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in Framingham, MA earn under $35,000?
4,530 of 27,451, against 8,774 at $150,000 or more.