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Charlton, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 12 miles SW of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 49 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Worcester metropolitan area. There are an estimated 11,263 people in Charlton.
In Charlton, about 65% of adults are married. Many folks in Charlton are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
In 2000, Charlton had a median family income of $70,208.
In the 2004 race for President, Michael Badnarik was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Charlton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 83% of housing in Charlton is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In Charlton, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Charlton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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