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Douglas, Massachusetts

Introduction to Douglas, Massachusetts

Douglas, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 14 miles S of Worcester, Massachusetts and 40 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. About 7,045 people live in Douglas.

Douglas History

The English became the first Europeans to settle in the area around Douglas in 1715. The earliest settlers primarily came from Sherburn and Natwick. The city was named Douglas in honor of Dr. William Douglas, a physician from Boston who gave a large sum of money for construction of schools and houses in the area.

Douglas and nearby Attractions

  • Brooklyn Historical Society Museum
  • Arnold House
  • Bigelow Hollow State Park
  • Douglas State Forest
  • Scargo Stoneware Pottery & Art Gallery
  • Evelyn Kirrane Aquatic Center

Things To Do In Douglas

Museums located in and around Douglas include the Brooklyn Historical Society Museum, the Scargo Stoneware Pottery and Art Gallery and the Clear River Fine Art Studios. Swimming and water sports can be enjoyed at the Evelyn Kirrane Aquatic center. Opportunities for swimming, boating and fishing are available at the Douglas State Forest, while Southwick’s Zoo is accessible from Douglas as well.

Douglas Transportation

Boston Logan International is the nearest major airport.

Douglas Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include the College of the Holy Cross, Clark University, Assumption College and Worcester State College.

High Points

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

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Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyDouglas Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Douglas, MA

Comparing Douglas 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women63
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens21
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime65

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