Dunstable, MA

Dunstable, Massachusetts

Dunstable, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 6 miles S of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 30 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 2,829 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Dunstable

In Dunstable, about 73% of adults are married. When people think of Dunstable, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Dunstable.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dunstable had a median family income of $92,270. Most of the residents of Dunstable tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Dunstable is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. Lots of residents of Dunstable prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Dunstable folks tended to give their money ($1,300) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Dunstable Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Dunstable that were owner-occupied was 93%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Dunstable, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Dunstable, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Dunstable, MA

Comparing Dunstable to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Dunstable Almanac

Dunstable Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dunstable Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dunstable Public Libraries

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Dunstable Colleges

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