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Boylston, MA


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Boylston, Massachusetts

Boylston, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 10 miles NE of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 33 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 4,008 residents.

The People and Families of Boylston

In Boylston, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Boylston are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boylston had a median family income of $77,604. The large segment of the population in Boylston with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in Massachusetts. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Boylston. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($6,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Boylston. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Boylston Housing

According to the 2000 census, 84% of the housing in Boylston was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Boylston, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBoylston Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBoylston People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyBoylston Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyBoylston Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Boylston Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Boylston College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Boylston, MA

Comparing Boylston 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
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity55
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Senior Citizens35
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income108
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults107

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime63
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