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Westborough, Massachusetts

Introduction to Westborough, Massachusetts

Westborough, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 9 miles E of Worcester, Massachusetts and 29 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Worcester metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 17,997 people lived in Westborough.

Westborough History

John Oldham, an English explorer arrived in this region in 1633. He was soon followed by settlers who were looking for fertile farmlands. The area had a few permanent families by 1675. It was incorporated as a town in November 1717. Westborough is also the birth place of Eli Whitney Jr., who invented the cotton gin and played a major role in the industrial progression of the nation.

Westborough and nearby Attractions

  • Assabet Reservoir
  • Westborough Country Club
  • Lake Chauncy
  • Westborough Charm Bracelet
  • Fay Mountain

Things To Do In Westborough

The town is host to a number of festivals throughout the year. These festivals provide opportunities to learn more about the local customs and traditions. Westborough has been endowed with great natural beauty. Lake Chauncy is a popular spot for boating, fishing and swimming. The area also has some excellent hiking trails.

Westborough Transportation

Worcester Regional Airport is available for air transportation.

Westborough Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Quinsigamond Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWestborough Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Westborough Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Westborough College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Westborough Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Westborough Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Westborough People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Westborough Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Westborough, MA

Comparing Westborough 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Racial Diversity710
Age of the Population63
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Housing Recently Built78
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime75

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