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West Boylston, MA


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West Boylston, Massachusetts

West Boylston, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 8 miles N of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 37 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Worcester metro area, the town is not an isolated town. West Boylston is home to some 7,481 residents.

The People and Families of West Boylston

In West Boylston, about 50% of adults are married.

The people of West Boylston are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Boylston had a median family income of $69,100. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in West Boylston.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($5,025) among 2004 Presidential candidates in West Boylston. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

West Boylston Housing

According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in West Boylston was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In West Boylston, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%West Boylston Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%West Boylston Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%West Boylston Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%West Boylston People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%West Boylston Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%West Boylston Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of West Boylston, MA

Comparing West Boylston 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity710
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times59
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents57
People Living Alone46
Housing Recently Built34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime84

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