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Pepperell, MA


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Pepperell, Massachusetts

Introduction to Pepperell, Massachusetts

Pepperell, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 9 miles SW of Nashua, New Hampshire and 34 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lowell metropolitan area. Pepperell contains a population of approximately 11,142.

Pepperell History

The first settlers of this area came in the 1720s and 1730s. They settled on the scattered farms and crossings of rivers Nissitissit and Nashua. The area was initially known as Groton West parish. It was named Pepperell in the honor of Sir William Pepperell in 1753, and was incorporated as a town in 1775.

Pepperell and nearby Attractions

  • Groton Hunt Club Cottage
  • Funworld
  • Tsongas Arena
  • Pollard Memorial Library
  • Inizio Spa Incorporated
  • Gingerbread Art Gallery

Things To Do In Pepperell

The Alpine Ridge Golf Club is one of the many golf courses that would delight golf lovers. There are a number of parks and campgrounds. The rivers and brooks are excellent for relaxing. There are several art galleries and historical societies in the town and neighboring areas which are also very popular.

Pepperell Transportation

To reach pepperell from the air, Manchester Airport is the closest destination.

Pepperell Higher Education

The Fitchburg State College is the local institution for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Pepperell Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Pepperell Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Pepperell Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Pepperell People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Pepperell, MA

Comparing Pepperell 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
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population41
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity24
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use64
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Affordability of Rents35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime87
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