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Uxbridge, MA


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Uxbridge, Massachusetts

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

The People and Families of Uxbridge

In Uxbridge, about 65% of adults are married. Homes in Uxbridge tend to contain married couples. The people of the town spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Uxbridge had a median family income of $70,068.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,225) in Uxbridge than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Uxbridge Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Uxbridge, about 78% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in Massachusetts.

Commuting

In Uxbridge, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

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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