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Natick, Massachusetts

Introduction to Natick, Massachusetts

Natick, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 2 miles E of Framingham, Massachusetts and 16 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts.The town is located in the Boston metropolitan area. Natick has a population of 32,170.

Natick History

John Eliot was the first person to settle in Natick in the year 1651 with a group of "Praying Indians". He was a Puritan missionary who got huge grants from England’s Long Parliament. He tried to retain the culture of the Native Americans amongst the people. The Natick Indians were sent off to the Deer Islands during the time of King Philip. The Indian citizens of Natick and the English citizens fought the battles of Bunker Hill and Lexington in 1775. The town was officially recognized in 1781.

Natick and nearby Attractions

  • Lakewood Country Club
  • Natick Laboratories
  • Sherwood Plaza
  • East Natick Industrial Park
  • Natick Historical Society Library
  • Natick Historical Society Building
  • Leonard Morse Campus Medical Library

Things To Do In Natick

There are many historical events associated with Natick. One can visit the Natick Historical Society Building to learn about the history of Natick. Some other attractive places are Sherwood Plaza, the Building Morse Institute Library, and the Medical Library Aladdins Castle. Some of the parks that offer entertainment and amusement facilities in the city are Memorial Field, Broadmoore and Audubon Reservation. One can also pay a visit to the attractive shopping centers like the Natick Mall Shopping Center, Cloverleaf Marketplace Shopping Center or the Sherwood Plaza Shopping Center.

Natick Transportation

The closest major airport is Boston Logan International.

Natick Higher Education

Framingham State College offers higher education facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyNatick Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyNatick Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Natick Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Natick People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Natick Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Natick College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Natick Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Natick Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Natick, MA

Comparing Natick 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
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population85
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home74
Walking and Biking to Work58
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime93

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