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Leicester, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 5 miles W of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 44 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Worcester metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,471 people in Leicester.
In Leicester, about 56% of adults are married.
In 2000, Leicester had a median family income of $64,202.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($20) in Leicester. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 76% of housing in Leicester is owner-occupied. The town is known in Massachusetts for having lower rents than most places.
In Leicester, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Leicester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Leicester travel • Leicester mortgages and property.
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