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Southborough, Massachusetts
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Southborough, Massachusetts
Introduction to Southborough, Massachusetts
Southborough, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 5 miles W of Framingham, Massachusetts and 24 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 8,781 people in the town.
Southborough History
First settled in 1660, Southborough was officially incorporated in 1727. The place formally includes the smaller hamlets of Cordaville, Fayville and Southville. Initially, Southborough was a farming community, but industries soon started to tap the rivers flowing through the town. This fostered the manufacturing of plaster, boots, and shoes by the end of the 19th century.
Southborough and nearby Attractions
- Armenian Library and Museum of America
- Buckman Tavern
- Sudbury Dam Historic District
- Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
- Minute Man National Historical Park
Things To Do In Southborough
Local parks include the Quinsigamond State Park, Ashland State Park, Great Brook Farm State Park and Whitehall State Park. Boating, fishing, hiking, swimming and picnicking are some of the activities people can enjoy in these parks. Historic landmarks in the nearby areas include Walden Pond, Lyman Estate, Gore Palace, Orchard House and Minute Man National Historical Park. The Higgins Armory Museum, the Discovery Museum, the Willard House and Clock Museum, the Charles River Museum of Industry, and the Shirley Historical Society Museum are some of the popular nearby historical sites.
Southborough Transportation
Boston Logan International is the nearest major airport.
Southborough Higher Education
Atlantic Union College, Middlesex Community College, Wellesley College and Brandeis University are all accessible from Southborough.
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High Points
Southborough strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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Low Violent Crime
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Top 1% |
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People in Middle Class or Better
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Top 1% |
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Low Rate of Poverty
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Top 2% |
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Median Family Income
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Top 2% |
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Low Property Crime
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Top 3% |
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College Educated Adults
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Top 3% |
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Well-Paid Single Men
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Top 6% |
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Well-Paid Single Women
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Top 11% |
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Comparative Profile of Southborough, Massachusetts
Comparing Southborough to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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Wealth
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Commute & Sprawl
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Crime
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Fun: Arts, Entertainment, And Events
The Metrowest Symphony Orchestra
On Apr 5, 2006
The Metrowest Symphony Orchestra (MSO) performs concerts at Saint Mark's School in Southborough, MA. The MSO provides high quality program of symphonic music performed by a talented blend of professional and volunteer musicians. For more information consult their web site at metrowestsymphony.org or call 508-453-4734.
History And Customs
Recent History
On Mar 22, 2006
I have been in Southborough since 1993. The town has seen a dramatic transition since then. It has changed from a rural town to one of the most in demand towns in Metro West (the western suburbs of Boston).
As a result real estate prices have skyrocketed. At one point Larry Bird had a house in town. Luis Tiant and Rico Petrocelli still live here.