Harvard, MA

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.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Harvard, MA

Comparing Harvard 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

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
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Harvard Almanac

Harvard Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Harvard Public Libraries

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Harvard Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Harvard residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Harvard High Schools (2004)

BROMFIELD
14 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
978-456-4152
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 620 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

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