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Rutland, MA


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Rutland, Massachusetts

Rutland, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 10 miles NW of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 45 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Worcester metropolitan area. Rutland has a population of 6,353.

The People and Families of Rutland

In Rutland, about 66% of adults are married. Lots of Rutland people are married off. Be careful driving in the town, since the town is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in Rutland compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rutland had a median family income of $70,689.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Rutland gave more campaign money ($1,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Rutland is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Rutland Housing

Owners occupy 80% of the housing units in Rutland. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. One of the strengths of Rutland is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Rutland, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the town tends to be by car.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRutland Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Rutland Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Rutland People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Rutland Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Rutland Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Rutland, MA

Comparing Rutland 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 Population109
Well-Paid Single Men97
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population41
Racial Diversity36
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use21
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime87

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