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Northbridge, MA


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Northbridge, Massachusetts

Introduction to Northbridge, Massachusetts

Northbridge, Massachusetts is 11 miles SE of Worcester, Massachusetts and 33 miles SW ofBoston, Massachusetts.It is in Worcester county and part of the Worcester metro area. The population of Northbridge is 13,182.

Northbridge History

The early residents of Northbridge were the Nipmuc, or ‘Small Pond People’. The Europeans were the first to settle in Northbridge in 1704. More than 50% of the town’s land was owned by Colonel Seth Read during the time of American Revolution. Northbridge was once a part of Uxbridge and Mendon and was incorporated on July 4, 1772.

Northbridge and nearby Attractions

  • Towne Plaza Shopping Center
  • Whitinsville United Methodist Church
  • Cooper Road Cemetery
  • Cook Allen Brook
  • Whitinsville Historic District

Things To Do In Northbridge

Northbridge is a perfect place for shopping throughout the day. This beautiful town offers a wonderful mix of consumerism and creativity. You can enjoy any kind of drink or food in the famous bars and restaurants of the area. Here you will find some of the most famous neighborhoods to explore. You will also find countless shopping malls, music, art galleries, parks, playgrounds, museums and much more in Northbridge.

Northbridge Transportation

Air transportation is available from Worcester Regional airport.

Northbridge Higher Education

College of the Holy Cross offers higher education facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Northbridge Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Northbridge, MA

Comparing Northbridge 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
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women74
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men73
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty85
People in Middle Class or Better74
College Educated Adults73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use31
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime54
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