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Ashburnham, MA


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Ashburnham, Massachusetts

Ashburnham, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 24 miles W of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 47 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Fitchburg - Leominster metropolitan area. Ashburnham has a population of 5,546.

The People and Families of Ashburnham

In Ashburnham, about 65% of adults are married. Ashburnham is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Interestingly, Ashburnham is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashburnham had a median family income of $58,993.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Ashburnham ($1,035). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ashburnham Housing

About 89% of housing units in Ashburnham are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Ashburnham, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Ashburnham, MA

Comparing Ashburnham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men62
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity25
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income74
People in Middle Class or Better74
College Educated Adults74
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime65

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