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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
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.
Wrentham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
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