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Introduction to 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 has 5,642 residents.
Upton History
Upton was originally inhabited by the Nipmuc Indians, and the first white settler arrived in 1728. The town, which was incorporated in 1735, was named for a village in England. It is the birth place of Judge Henry Chapin, the three term mayor of the City of Worcester who was born on May 13, 1811. The town is located in Worcester County, which was founded on April 2, 1731.
Upton and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Upton
While in Upton, a day trip can be planned to the Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, which has a scenic picnic area and hiking trails. The town is home to the Upton State Forest. The Southwick's Zoo and Breezy Picnic Grounds Waterslides are also close by. Nearby museums are the Smith - Appleby House Museum, the Hudson Historical Society Museum, the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, the Worcester Historical Museum and Library, and the Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial House. Boating, fishing, and swimming can be enjoyed at Warren Brook.
Upton Transportation
Worcester Regional Airport is nearby.
Upton Higher Education
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Becker College, Assumption College, and Clark University are located near Upton.
Upton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| 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% | |
Comparing Upton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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