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Southbridge, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 17 miles SW of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 53 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Worcester metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Southbridge is home to some 17,214 residents.
In Southbridge, about 48% of adults are married.
In 2000, Southbridge had a median family income of $41,863.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,425) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Southbridge. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 45% of the housing in Southbridge was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Southbridge. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Southbridge, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Southbridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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