None of the Worcester area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Northborough
The typical house costs $716,344. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $206,440 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price and rent for Northborough, and jobs and tax for the Worcester area. How the estimate works
THE WORCESTER AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $119K
Rent house $159K
Buy $206K
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General and operations managers
$111,900Rent over 30%
Registered nurses
$100,240Rent over 30%
Office clerks, general
$46,940Rent over 30%
Nursing assistants
$45,710Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$40,870Rent over 30%
Teaching assistants
$39,240Rent over 30%
Stockers and order fillers
$37,250Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$36,220Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$34,770Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$34,610Rent over 30%
Each line is the yearly pay where that home fits the rule: rent at 30% of pay or less, and the mortgage, tax, insurance, and HOA at 28% of pay or less.