Natick, MA

Natick, Massachusetts

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.

The People and Families of Natick

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Natick Housing

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.

Commuting

In Natick, 86% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Natick, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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%

Comparative Profile of Natick, MA

Comparing Natick 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
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

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Natick Almanac

Natick Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Natick Public Libraries

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Natick Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Natick residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Natick, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Natick High Schools (2004)

NATICK HIGH
15 WEST STREET
508-647-6600
Serves 1,189 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

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