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Wrentham, MA


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Wrentham, Massachusetts

Introduction to Wrentham, Massachusetts

Wrentham, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 14 miles N of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and 23 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Boston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,554 people in Wrentham.

Wrentham History

In 1660, Europeans settled in Wrentham for the first time. It was incorporated as a town in 1673. Originally, Plainville was a part of Wrentham, but was separated in 1906. Wrentham was the hometown of Horace Mann, the educational reformer of the 19th Century. Another notable resident of the town was Helen Keller.

Wrentham and nearby Attractions

  • Mirror Lake
  • Wrentham State Forest
  • Joe's Rock
  • Lake Pearl

Things To Do In Wrentham

The town of Wrentham includes two large lakes towards its center and another on the Wrentham/ Norfolk border. These lakes offer good facilities for boating and fishing. You can also go for a family picnic and enjoy the wonderful views of the meadows and woodlands. There are several restaurants and clubs within the town.

Wrentham Transportation

Providence International Airport is close to the town.

Wrentham Higher Education

Providence College is nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Wrentham Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Wrentham Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Wrentham People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wrentham Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Wrentham College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Wrentham Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Wrentham Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Wrentham, MA

Comparing Wrentham 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 Men98
Well-Paid Single Women97
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population76
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better98
College Educated Adults97
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime87
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