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Blackstone, Massachusetts

Introduction to Blackstone, Massachusetts

Blackstone, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 12 miles NW of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and 34 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. About 8,804 people live in Blackstone.

Blackstone History

The first settlement in Blackstone occurred in 1662, and it was officially incorporated in 1845. It was named in honor of the first European settler in Boston and Rhode Island, William Blackstone. Prior to becoming a separate municipality, the town was part of Mendon, Massachusetts.

Blackstone and nearby Attractions

  • Capron Park Zoo
  • Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
  • Upton State Forest
  • Museum of Natural History
  • New England Aquarium
  • Roger Williams National Memorial

Things To Do In Blackstone

The Canal Heritage State Park and Ashland State Park provide recreational opportunities like boating, swimming, hiking, mountain biking and cross country skiing. The Ecotarium houses interesting exhibits pertaining to wildlife and the environment. Nearby attractions include the Garden in the Woods, the Tower Hill Botanic Garden and the Fall River Carousel.

Blackstone Transportation

Air transportation is available from Boston Logan International.

Blackstone Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Bryant College, Clark University, Worcester State College, Providence College and Rhode Island College

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 16%Blackstone Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Blackstone Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Blackstone Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Blackstone, MA

Comparing Blackstone 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 Population98
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women75
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Age of the Population41
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home32
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built45
People Living Alone45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime76
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