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Littleton, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 11 miles SW of Lowell, Massachusetts (center to center) and 26 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area. Littleton has a population of 8,184.
In Littleton, about 64% of adults are married. Littleton is considered a town for married couples and families. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, Littleton had a median family income of $83,365. Littleton is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Littleton ($17,450). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 83% of housing units in Littleton are owner-occupied.
In Littleton, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Littleton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Littleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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