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Ashby, MA


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Ashby, Massachusetts

Ashby, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 18 miles W of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 44 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 2,845 residents.

The People and Families of Ashby

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashby had a median family income of $64,900. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Ashby.

Political Inclinations

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.

Ashby Housing

According to the 2000 census, 92% of the housing in Ashby was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Ashby, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ashby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Ashby Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Ashby People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Ashby College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Ashby Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Ashby, MA

Comparing Ashby 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 Population99
Well-Paid Single Men92
Well-Paid Single Women82
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income106
People in Middle Class or Better96
College Educated Adults94
People Above Poverty95

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use72
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built55
Affordability of Rents27
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Property Taxes25
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime55
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