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West Boylston, Massachusetts

Introduction to 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. The town is home to some 7,481 residents.

West Boylston History

West Boylston, which was originally part of the towns of Boylston, Lancaster, Sterling, Shrewsbury, and Holden, was officially incorporated in 1808. It became a prosperous community in the 1800s with several textile and other industries. The Wachusett Reservoir, which was established in 1905 to provide water for Boston, was first filled in May 1908. The town is located in Worcester County, which was founded on April 2, 1731.

West Boylston and Nearby Attractions

  • Tower Hill Botanic Garden
  • Higgins Armory Museum
  • Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
  • Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
  • Coes Pond Beach

Things To Do In West Boylston

West Boylston offers a variety of recreational opportunities. People may visit museums nearby, including Gardner Heritage State Park, Willard House and Clock Museum, Old Sturbridge Village, and Danforth Museum of Art. Fishing, boating, and swimming can be enjoyed at the Stillwater River, Scarletts Brook, West Boylston Brook, and Quinapoxet River. Parks such as Leominster State Forest, Ashland State Park, and Wachusett Mountain State Reservation offer opportunities for outdoor recreation.

West Boylston Transportation

Worcester Regional Airport is nearby.

West Boylston Higher Education

The closest colleges to West Boylston include Quinsigamond Community College, Framingham State College, Worcester State College, and Atlantic Union College.

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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