Athol, Massachusetts
Athol, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 31 miles NW of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 61 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 11,299.
The People and Families of Athol
In Athol, about 52% of adults are married.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Athol had a median family income of $41,061.
Political Inclinations
Political donors in Athol favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Athol Housing
Athol has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Athol tend toward the low side for Massachusetts. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
Commuting
In Athol, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Athol -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Athol | 11,299 | $41,061 |
| Barre | 5,113 | $56,069 |
| Gardner | 20,770 | $47,164 |
| Hubbardston | 3,909 | $66,058 |
| Orange | 7,518 | $44,128 |
| Templeton | 6,799 | $52,936 |
| Winchendon | 9,611 | $50,086 |
High Points
Athol strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Profile of Athol, MA
Comparing Athol to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
