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Sudbury, Massachusetts

Introduction to Sudbury, Massachusetts

Sudbury, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 8 miles N of Framingham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 18 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area. Sudbury has a population of 16,841.

Sudbury History

In 1638, Sudbury was first settled in. In 1639, it was incorporated as a town. The Wayside Inn is one of the noted historical landmarks of the town as is the country's oldest operating inn. This inn originally belonged to the Howe family. Later on, Henry Ford owned it, between 1923 and 1940. He expanded the property, which includes the Old Grist Mill, a boy’s school, Redstone Schoolhouse and the Martha-Mary Chapel. During the post-war period, there was a rapid growth of industry and population in Sudbury. It also included a number of greenhouse operations and was one of the major carnation growing towns.

Sudbury and nearby Attractions

  • Martha Mary Chapel
  • Minute Man National Historical Park
  • Olive Garden
  • First Parish of Sudbury

Things To Do In Sudbury

There are many historical sites and churches in Sudbury. The town also includes shopping centers, theaters and restaurants as well as a number of sports facilities. Each June, the town of Sudbury organizes the RiverFest.

Sudbury Transportation

Boston Logan International is the nearest major airport.

Sudbury Higher Education

Framingham State College is close to the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySudbury Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySudbury College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophySudbury Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Sudbury Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Sudbury People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Sudbury Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Sudbury Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Sudbury Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Sudbury, MA

Comparing Sudbury 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 Men109
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Women99
Age of the Population86
Male Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity48
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use87
Short Commute Times12
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Rents33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Property Taxes11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime99

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Historic Sudbury

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Grist mill Longfellow's Wayside Inn between 1900 and 1920

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Grist mill Longfellow's Wayside Inn between 1900 and 1920

Longfellow's Wayside Inn between 1900 and 1920

Lower hall Longfellow's Wayside Inn between 1900 and 1920

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