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Templeton, Massachusetts

Introduction to Templeton, Massachusetts

Templeton, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 24 miles NW of href="http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/massachusetts/worcester">Worcester, Massachusetts and 53 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town’s population is approximately 6,799.

Templeton History

Templeton was officially incorporated in 1762. Its earliest settlements were established in 1751. The city was named in honor of Sir John Temple, who was a part of the British Privy Council in 1751. The Worcester County Government was first established in 1731. However, Worcester County currently only exists in name, as there have been no county functions since July 1, 1998.

Templeton and nearby Attractions

  • Gardner Museum
  • Salisbury Mansion
  • Erving State Forest
  • Fanellis Mark Traveling Theme Park
  • Lake Dennison Recreation Area

Things To Do In Templeton

Nearby museums include the Gardner Museum, Fisher Museum and the Fitchburg Art Museum. Swimming, boating and canoeing can be enjoyed at Wyman’s Beach, Lake Dennison and on the Otter River.

Templeton Transportation

Air transportation is available from Worcester Regional Airport.

Templeton Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Mount Wachusett Community College, Fitchburg State College, Worcester State College and Quinsigamond Community College, among others.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyTempleton Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyTempleton Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Templeton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Templeton, MA

Comparing Templeton 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 Population99
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men62
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income62
People in Middle Class or Better62
People Above Poverty62
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Short Commute Times47
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Affordability of Rents69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Housing Recently Built33
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime76
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