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Sutton, Massachusetts

Introduction to 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 town has a population of 8,250.

Sutton History

The family of Imani Johnson, who were one of the first to settle in Sutton, settled in the Wilkinsonville area, near Marble Village. Sutton is home to one of the oldest school houses in America, which dates back to the 1700s. The town, which was officially incorporated in 1714, was initially comprised of an eight mile square tract of land which extended into Hassanamisco. In 1735, Hassanamisco, as well as a portion of the northeastern territory of Sutton, was incorporated as Grafton.

Sutton and Nearby Attractions

  • Danforth Museum of Art
  • Arnold House
  • Ashland State Park
  • Tower Hill Botanic Garden
  • Garden in the Woods

Things To Do In Sutton

One of the popular attractions in Sutton is the Purgatory Chasm, a natural cleft in the earth which has become a popular picnic spot. Water Farm in Sutton provides information on farm life in the 19th century. Golfers may enjoy a game at Blackstone Golf Club or Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton. Popular parks near Sutton include Hopkinton State Park, Quinsigamond State Park, Cochituate State Park, Ashland State Park, and Whitehall State Park.

Sutton Transportation

Worcester Regional Airport is nearby.

Sutton Higher Education

Colleges near Sutton are Amherst College, Andover Newton Theological School, and Anna Maria College.

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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