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Harvard, Massachusetts

Introduction to 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 has a population of 5,981.

Harvard History

Harvard, which was settled in the 17th century by Europeans, was incorporated in 1732 and included parts of Groton, Stow and Lancaster. According to a tradition, the town was named in honor of John Harvard, the first patron of Harvard University. Until the mid 20th century, the economy of Harvard was agriculturally based. The town is located in Worcester County, which was founded on April 2, 1731.

Harvard and Nearby Attractions

  • Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
  • Bare Hill Pond
  • Fruitlands Museum
  • Mohawk Trail
  • Minute Man National Historical Park

Things To Do In Harvard

There are several parks near Harvard including Quinsigamond State Park, Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Willard Brook State Forest, and Cochituate State Park. The Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, near the Nashua River, is near Harvard. The Harvard Town Beach offers a variety of recreational activities like swimming, boating, whitewater paddling, hiking, and golfing. The Fruitlands Museum displays historical artifacts. The Evangelical Congregational Church, Saint Theresa’s Church, New Patriots Church, and Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church are some of the local churches.

Harvard Transportation

Air transportation is available from Worcester Regional Airport.

Harvard Higher Education

Middlesex Community College, Fitchburg State College, and Brandeis University are some of the colleges near Harvard.

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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