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Harvard, MA


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Harvard, Massachusetts

Harvard, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 16 miles SW of Lowell, Massachusetts (center to center) and 29 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area. Harvard has a population of 5,981.

The People and Families of Harvard

In Harvard, about 60% of adults are married. Harvard is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Interestingly, Harvard is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harvard had a median family income of $119,352. Harvard is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Harvard finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Harvard is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Harvard ($37,700). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Harvard Housing

About 91% of housing units in Harvard are owner-occupied. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Harvard, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHarvard People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHarvard Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHarvard Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHarvard College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHarvard Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHarvard Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Harvard Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Harvard, MA

Comparing Harvard 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women87
Racial Diversity710
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime76

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