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Webster, Massachusetts

Introduction to Webster, Massachusetts

Webster, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 15 miles S of Worcester, Massachusetts and 47 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Worcester metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 16,415 people lived in Webster.

Webster History

The area that is now known as Webster was originally formed from parts of the towns of Oxford, Dudley and some unincorporated areas. Samuel Slater, a famous manufacturer, founded this town and named it after his friend, Daniel Webster. The town was first settled in 1713 and got incorporated in March 1832.

Webster and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Chaubunagungamaug
  • Indian Ranch Recreation
  • Main Street Historic District
  • Colonial Park
  • Douglas State Forest
  • Freemans Brook

Things To Do In Webster

The town is famous for Lake Chaubunagungamaug which is spread over a huge area of 1442 acres. The popular activities include swimming, fishing and boating. The lake also has popular white sandy beaches which make for excellent picnic areas.

Webster Transportation

Boston Logan International is the closest destination for air transportation.

Webster Higher Education

The College of the Holy Cross is the local institution where higher studies can be pursued.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Webster Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Webster Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Webster, MA

Comparing Webster 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
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men63
Well-Paid Single Women63
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Racial Diversity48

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income62
People in Middle Class or Better51
People Above Poverty51
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home63
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents610
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73
Low Violent Crime21
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