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Lunenburg, Massachusetts

Introduction to Lunenburg, Massachusetts

Lunenburg, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 17 miles SW of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 37 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. 9,401 people reside in the town.

Lunenburg History

The first settlers arrived in Lunenburg in 1718. It was officially incorporated in 1728, and was named after the Duke of Lunenburg, who later became King George II of England. The initially agro-based town gradually shifted to a industrially developed rural community in the later half of the nineteenth century.

Lunenburg and Nearby Attractions

  • Marshall Park
  • Lunenburg Historic District
  • Lake Whalom
  • Concord Museum
  • Otter River State Forest

Things To Do In Lunenburg

Otter River State Forest offers camping opportunities as well as other activities such as hiking, swimming, and mountain biking. For outdoor recreation, people may visit the Marshall Park or the Gardner Heritage State Park. The area is surrounded by bodies of water such as Lake Whalom, the Turkey Hill Pond and the White Rabbit Swamp. The Concord Museum exhibits remnants of local history.

Lunenburg Transportation

Flights are available from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

Lunenburg Higher Education

Colleges nearby include Fitchburg State College, the Mount Wachusett Community College, and the Quinsigamond Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Lunenburg Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Lunenburg Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Lunenburg People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Lunenburg, MA

Comparing Lunenburg 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 Population98
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women74
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times37
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Affordability of Rents47
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes34
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime95
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