Upton, MA

Upton, Massachusetts

Upton, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 11 miles SE of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 30 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Boston area. There are 5,642 residents in Upton.

The People and Families of Upton

In Upton, about 69% of adults are married. When people think of Upton, they might picture couples and families, not singles. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Upton had a median family income of $89,251. Most of the residents of Upton tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Upton. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Upton folks tended to give their money ($14,500) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Upton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Upton that were owner-occupied was 83%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Upton has going for it.

Commuting

In Upton, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Upton, MA

Comparing Upton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Upton Almanac

Upton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Upton Public Libraries

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Upton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Upton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Upton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Upton High Schools (2004)

NIPMUC REGIONAL MIDDLE/HS
90 PLEASANT STREET
508-529-2130
Serves 998 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

BLACKSTONE VALLEY
65 PLEASANT STREET
508-529-7758
A Vocational School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 821 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

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