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Hubbardston, Massachusetts

Hubbardston, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 17 miles NW of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 49 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 3,909 residents.

The People and Families of Hubbardston

In Hubbardston, about 71% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Hubbardston are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Hubbardston are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hubbardston had a median family income of $66,058. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Hubbardston.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Hubbardston. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Hubbardston Housing

According to the 2000 census, 91% of the housing in Hubbardston was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Hubbardston.

Commuting

In Hubbardston, 94% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyHubbardston Affordability of Rents
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHubbardston People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hubbardston Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hubbardston College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Hubbardston Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Hubbardston Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Hubbardston, MA

Comparing Hubbardston 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 Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men82
Well-Paid Single Women71
Racial Diversity54
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income106
College Educated Adults106
People Above Poverty107

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use21
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Rents410
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Property Taxes28
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime32
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