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Ashby, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 18 miles W of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 44 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Boston metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Ashby is home to some 2,845 residents.
In Ashby, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Ashby are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.
The people of Ashby are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Ashby had a median family income of $64,900. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Ashby.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($300) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Ashby. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 92% of the housing in Ashby was owner-occupied.
In Ashby, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Ashby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Ashby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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