Southbridge
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Southbridge is a small, historic city in central Massachusetts, known for its industrial heritage and close-knit community. With a walkable downtown, scenic parks, and local flavors, it's a welcoming stop in the region's 'French River Valley.'
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
17,740
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.08°, -72.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,330
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-31.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1197 mm
Internet Speed
273 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ORH
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.