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Uxbridge, Massachusetts

Introduction to Uxbridge, Massachusetts

Uxbridge, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 15 miles SE of Worcester, Massachusetts and 35 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Worcester metropolitan statistical area. About 11,156 people people live in Uxbridge.

Uxbridge History

The present day Uxbridge was originally a part of the 14 "Praying Indian" villages that John Eliot established. At that time, Uxbridge was inhabited by the Nipmuc. Uxbridge was incorporated as a town in 1727.

Uxbridge and nearby Attractions

  • Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
  • Southwick Wild Animal Zoo
  • Douglas State Forest
  • St. Mary’s Catholic Church
  • Quinsigamond State Park
  • Blissful Meadows Golf Club

Things To Do In Uxbridge

The town of Uxbridge offers an 18-hole golf course and many parks and historical sites. The other recreational facilities of the town include cross country skiing, mountain biking and canoeing.

Uxbridge Transportation

Boston Logan International is nearby.

Uxbridge Higher Education

The nearest college is Bryant College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Uxbridge Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 18%Uxbridge Affordability of Rents
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Uxbridge Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Uxbridge, MA

Comparing Uxbridge 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men86
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population41
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home74
Public Transportation Use42
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Property Taxes35
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime75
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