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Dudley, Massachusetts

Introduction to Dudley, Massachusetts

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

Dudley History

Dudley was settled in 1714 and incorporated in 1732. The town was the main manufacturer of the “Brogan Boots” and standard issue uniforms worn by the Union Army during the Civil War. During the Battle of Gettysburg the first casualties were Union soldiers from Dudley. General George Washington camped in this area when he planed to intercept the British Fleet retreating from Boston.

Dudley and nearby Attractions

  • Old Sturbridge Village
  • Aspinock Historical Society
  • Roseland Cottage
  • Hyland Orchard & Brewery
  • Hayden Pond
  • Dudley Reservoir

Things To Do In Dudley

Dudley is a small town with a quaint, rural atmosphere. It mostly serves as a bedroom community; hence it is an ideal place to relax. It has a few parks and also a golf course. The area has some good shopping malls as well. There are a number of ponds and reservoirs which are ideal for recreation.

Dudley Transportation

Worcester Regional Airport serves the area.

Dudley Higher Education

The local college is the Nichols College.

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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