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Spencer, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 9 miles W of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 48 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Worcester metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 11,691 people people live in Spencer.
In Spencer, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Spencer had a median family income of $56,763.
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($700) in Spencer than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Spencer, about 62% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in Massachusetts. Spencer isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.
In Spencer, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Spencer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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