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Leominster, Massachusetts


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Leominster, Massachusetts

Leominster, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 18 miles N of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 37 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the city are in the Fitchburg - Leominster metropolitan area. Leominster has a population of 41,303.

The People and Families of Leominster

In Leominster, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leominster had a median family income of $54,660.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Leominster residents, with $17,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Leominster Housing

In Leominster, 58% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Leominster, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Leominster Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Leominster Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Leominster, MA

Comparing Leominster 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
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women75
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population72
Well-Paid Single Men64
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity510
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better62
Median Family Income63
People Above Poverty52
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times58
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime82

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