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Dudley, Massachusetts


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Dudley, Massachusetts

Dudley, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 16 miles SW of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 49 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Worcester metropolitan area. Dudley has a population of 10,036.

The People and Families of Dudley

In Dudley, about 57% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Dudley compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dudley had a median family income of $59,309.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Dudley gave more campaign money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Dudley Housing

Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in Dudley. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Dudley?

Commuting

In Dudley, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Dudley Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Dudley Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Dudley, MA

Comparing Dudley 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 Men74
Well-Paid Single Women63
Age of the Population52
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity36
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better73
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times36
Working at Home21
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents69
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Housing Recently Built45
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

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