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Spencer, Massachusetts

Introduction to Spencer, Massachusetts

Spencer, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 9 miles W of Worcester, Massachusetts and 48 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Worcester metropolitan statistical area. About 11,691 people live in Spencer.

Spencer History

Spencer was first settled by Nathaniel Wood in 1717. It was incorporated as a town on April 12, 1753. Prior to its incorporation, the town of Spencer was a part of Leicester. It was named after the then Lieutenant Governor, Spencer Phips. In 1740, the first mill of Spencer was built on Seven-Mile River. The town hall was constructed in 1839.

Spencer and nearby Attractions

  • Spencer State Forest
  • Worcester Art Museum
  • Ogara Park
  • Luther Hill Park
  • Howe State Park

Things To Do In Spencer

The picturesque town of Spencer offers a number of basketball courts, hiking trails, golf courses and swimming pools for both for its residents and visitors. The beautiful parks of the town are ideal destinations for family day trips. Apart from these, the town of Spencer also organizes several art and cultural events.

Spencer Transportation

Air transportation is available from Worcester Regional Airport.

Spencer Higher Education

The nearest college is Worcester State College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 6%Spencer Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Spencer Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Spencer, MA

Comparing Spencer 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 Population88
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women74
Age of the Population63
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income73
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty62
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times36
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Affordability of Rents59
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime43
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