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Sutton, MA


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Sutton, Massachusetts

Sutton, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 8 miles S of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 38 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Worcester metropolitan area. Sutton has a population of 8,250.

The People and Families of Sutton

In Sutton, about 69% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Sutton. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Sutton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sutton had a median family income of $81,000. Sutton is full of successful families and individuals. The town benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Sutton residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Sutton Housing

In Sutton, 89% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Sutton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Sutton Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sutton Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sutton People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Sutton, MA

Comparing Sutton 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 Population98
Well-Paid Single Men86
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens21
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults97
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use43
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime65

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