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Mendon, Massachusetts

Introduction to Mendon, Massachusetts

Mendon, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 13 miles SW of Framingham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 30 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 5,286 residents in the town.

Mendon History

The area around the present town of Mendon was originally inhabited by the Nipmuc Indians. The first settlers, who were from Roxbury, came in the 1640’s. The land was purchased from the Nipmuc Indian Chief Great John in 1662, and Mendon was officially incorporated in 1667. The original town consisted of the modern towns of Milford, Bellingham, Hopedale, and Uxbridge, which is why the town is nicknamed as Mother Mendon. It was partially destroyed and a many lost their lives during the King Philip’s War in 1675. Reconstruction and resettlement occurred in 1680 assisted by the efforts of Robert Taft Sr., a pioneer who belonged to the famous Taft family. Mendon is named after a town in England.

Mendon and Nearby Attractions

  • Southwick’s Zoo
  • Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
  • Rhapsody Music and Arts Center
  • Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
  • St. Ann's Arts and Cultural Center
  • Stone Park

Things To Do In Mendon

Local attractions include the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park or the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. The Southwick’s Zoo and Breezy Picnic Grounds Water Slide are ideal for family outings may be enjoyed. Several parks such as Ashland State Park, Hopkinton State Park, and Stone Park offer visitors outdoor recreational opportunities.

Mendon Transportation

Air transportation is available at Theodore Francis Green State International Airport.

Mendon Higher Education

Colleges nearby include Bryant College, Framingham State College, Providence College and Rhode Island College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mendon Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Mendon Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mendon People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Mendon, MA

Comparing Mendon 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population63
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times24
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime76
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