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Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Introduction to Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Sturbridge, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 17 miles SW of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 55 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, 7,837 people lived in Sturbridge.

Sturbridge History

The earliest settlers, who arrived in Sturbridge in 1729, were from Medfield. The town of Sturbridge was officially incorporated in 1738. Alternate names were considered to christen this new town including New Medfield and Dummer, in honor of Governor William Dummer. Ultimately, the town was named Sturbridge after a town in England.

Sturbridge and Nearby Attractions

  • Lucy Stone Home Site
  • Spencer State Forest
  • Tower Hill Botanic Garden
  • Hicks-Stearns Museum
  • Nashoba Valley

Things To Do In Sturbridge

Some of the museums near Sturbridge are Hicks-Stearns Museum, Higgins Armory Museum and Vernon Historical Society Museum, among many others. There are some historical sites nearby as well. The Roseland Cottage, built in 1846, is a coral-colored Gothic Revival house. The Salisbury Mansion and the Lucy Stone Home Site are also popular places to visit. Numerous parks are located nearby including Bigelow Hollow State Park, Brimfield State Forest, and Douglas State Forest. Other popular attractions indlude the Copernican Observatory & Planetarium, Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, and the International Skating Center of Connecticut.

Sturbridge Transportation

Air transportation is available from Bradley International Airport.

Sturbridge Higher Education

The colleges near Sturbridge include American International College, Amherst College and Anna Maria College.

Comparative Profile of Sturbridge, MA

Comparing Sturbridge 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
Well-Paid Single Men97
Male Share of the Population87
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women86
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use43
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime62
Low Violent Crime64

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