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Dracut, Massachusetts

Introduction to Dracut, Massachusetts

Dracut, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 2 miles NE of Lowell, Massachusetts and 24 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Lowell metro area, Dracut is home to some 28,562 residents.

Dracut History

The original inhabitants of Dracut were the Pennacook Indians. The first modern settlers were Europeans who came from Chelmsford, England in 1653. The area was incorporated as a town in 1701. During the nineteenth century, Lowell annexed substantial areas of Dracut into its own town.

Dracut and nearby Attractions

  • Beaver Brook
  • Tsongas Arena
  • Lowell Lock Monsters
  • Pollard Memorial Library

Things To Do In Dracut

Dracut has many large ponds, swamps and bogs. It also has a number of brooks. One has many opportunities for fishing and boating in Dracut. There are a number of historical buildings like the Colburn/ Cutter House, which dates back to 1717. The area is host to the annual Dracut Craft Fair which is held at the Colburn/ Cutter House.

Dracut Transportation

Boston Logan International is the closest major airport to Dracut.

Dracut Higher Education

Educational facilities can be availed from the University of Massachusetts.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Dracut Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Dracut Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Dracut People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Dracut, MA

Comparing Dracut 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 Population76
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population62
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home42
Short Commute Times36
Walking and Biking to Work15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes46
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime105
Low Violent Crime84

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