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Northbridge, MA


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Northbridge, Massachusetts

Northbridge, Massachusetts is 11 miles SE of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 33 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Worcester county. The town is part of the Worcester metro area. The population of Northbridge is 13,182.

The People and Families of Northbridge

In Northbridge, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Northbridge had a median family income of $62,095.

Political Inclinations

Among Northbridge political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Northbridge Housing

Of the housing in Northbridge, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Northbridge, 95% of commuters drive to work.

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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