Leominster, MA

Leominster, Massachusetts

Introduction to Leominster, Massachusetts

Leominster, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 18 miles N of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 37 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. It's situated along the Nashua River. Leominster and Fitchburg are known as the twin cities. The municipality includes several small villages. A granite marker indicates the birth place of the well known Johnny Appleseed. It's located on Johnny Appleseed Lane.

It was named in tribute to Leominster, Herefordshire England. The plastics industry is a significant factor for the economy. Even though it does include manufacturing, the city is primarily a residential community.

Leominster History

The town was settled in 1653 and in 1915 it was incorporated as a city. Beginning in the early 20th century, the plastics industry was flourishing and Leominster was called "The Pioneer Plastics City." It had a major role in the development of the plastics industry in the United States.

In 1919, Sam Foster began the Foster Manufacturing company which later became the Foster Grant Company. It was one of the prominent plastic manufacturers in the nation. Around 1928 the well known Foster Grant sunglasses were created. In 1925 the prominent Viscoloid company merged with Dupont and became The Dupont Viscoloid Company. Union Products created the well known pink flamingo lawn ornament.

Leominster Attractions

• The National Plastics Center & Museum.
• Kendall Hall is a major landmark.
• Johnny Appleseed Visitors Center.
• Doyle Field.
• Leominster Historical Society.
• Sholan Farms is an apple orchard and offers a look at the region's agricultural history. It hosts a variety of festivals and is a popular tourist destination.
• City Hall is a prominent landmark.

Leominster Activities

Leominster State Forest is popular for hiking and mountain biking and features a variety of wildlife. The Midstate Trail is a scenic rural path which traverses through Worcester county and includes numerous interesting historic, geologic and natural features. Doyle Reservation is a large forest park.

Leominster Higher Education

The city is home to the Mount Wachusett Community College - Leominster Campus.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 7%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Leominster, MA

Comparing Leominster 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
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male 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
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

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

Crime

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

Leominster Almanac

Leominster Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Leominster Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Leominster Public Libraries

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Starbucks in Leominster

Leominster High Schools (2004)

LEOMINSTER SENIOR HIGH
122 GRANITE STREET
978-534-7715
Serves 1,230 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13

LEOMINSTER CTR TECH EDUC
122 GRANITE STREET
978-534-7735
A Vocational School
Serves 633 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Leominster Colleges

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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