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Oakham, MA


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Oakham, Massachusetts

Oakham, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 13 miles NW of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 50 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Worcester metropolitan area. Oakham has a population of 1,673.

The People and Families of Oakham

In Oakham, about 70% of adults are married. Oakham is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Interestingly, Oakham is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakham had a median family income of $63,487. Oakham finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Oakham ($3,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Oakham Housing

About 93% of housing units in Oakham are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in Oakham benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Massachusetts.

Commuting

In Oakham, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOakham Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOakham People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Oakham Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Oakham College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Oakham, MA

Comparing Oakham 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men92
Well-Paid Single Women82
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity53
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income105
College Educated Adults95

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Affordability of Rents28
People Living Alone11
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