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Ashburnham, Massachusetts

Introduction to 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 has a population of 5,546.

Ashburnham History

The land which forms the current town of Ashburnham was given to officers and soldiers of a 1690 expedition to Canada as official land grants. The first settlers arrived in Ashburnham in 1736, and the community was officially incorporated in 1765, 11 years before the nation attained independence from England. Prior to incorporation, the area was called the "Plantation of Dorchester-Canada". According to one tradition, the community was christened "Ashburnham" in the honor of the Earl of Ashburnham, in Pembrey. However, other sources claim that the town was named after the Sussex community of Ashburnham.

Ashburnham and Nearby Attractions

  • Gardner Museum
  • Salisbury Mansion
  • Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial House
  • Federated Womens Club State Forest
  • Watatic Mountain State Wildlife Area
  • Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Things To Do In Ashburnham

The Gardner Museum, located in Worcester County, houses exhibits of historical importance. Fruitland Museums includes the Shaker museum, a farmhouse, Indian artifacts and other memorabilia. Other museums and historic sites close to Ashburnham include the Hudson Historical Society Museum, the Peterborough Historical Society Museum, the Salisbury Mansion, the Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial House, the Orchard House, Wright's Tavern, and the Shirley Historical Society Museum. Ashburnham also offers access to a number of state forests such as the Federated Womens Club State Forest, the Leominster State Forest, the Otter River State Forest, the Willard Brook State Forest, and the Marshall State Forest. Monadnock State Park, Miller State Park, Rhododendron State Park, and Silver Lake State Park are some of the popular parks in the area.

Ashburnham Transportation

Bradley International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Ashburnham Higher Education

Mount Wachusett Community College, Fitchburg State College, Franklin Pierce College, and Atlantic Union College are some of the nearby colleges.

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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