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Southbridge, Massachusetts

Introduction to Southbridge, Massachusetts

Southbridge, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 17 miles SW of Worcester, Massachusetts and 53 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Worcester metro area, Southbridge is home to some 17,214 residents.

Southbridge History

The original inhabitants of this area where the Mohegan and Nipmuck tribes of Native Americans. The first Europeans settled in this area in 1730 and it was incorporated as a town in 1816. A number of grist and saw mills were built in this area because of the availability of water power from the Quinebaug River.

Southbridge and nearby Attractions

  • Westville Lake and Recreation Area
  • Quinebaug River
  • Old Sturbridge Village
  • Claire Birtz Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Old Sturbridge Village

Things To Do In Southbridge

Southbridge offers facilities for activities that would appeal to a wide range of people. Parks, golf courses, theatres, and hiking trails are all available. Whether you simply want to relax or have fun, Southbridge would have an ideal opportunity waiting for you.

Southbridge Transportation

Air transportation is available from Worcester Regional Airport.

Southbridge Higher Education

The Worcester State College offers facilities for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 7%Southbridge Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 8%Southbridge Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 14%Southbridge Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Southbridge, MA

Comparing Southbridge 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
Racial Diversity710
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population57
Age of the Population52
Well-Paid Single Men41

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better41
Median Family Income41
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times48
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Rents69
Affordability of Property Taxes510
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime83
Low Violent Crime32

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