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Natick, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 2 miles E of Framingham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 16 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Boston metropolitan area. Natick has a population of 32,170.
In Natick, about 58% of adults are married.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Natick, in comparison to similar towns.
In 2000, Natick had a median family income of $85,715. People in Natick generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Natick than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Natick gave more campaign money ($51,350) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in Natick. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places.
In Natick, 86% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Natick, try the public transportation system.
Natick strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Comparing Natick to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
Ratings range from
(lowest) to
(highest).
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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