Overview

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.

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.

Demographics

People

Total Population3,986
Male Share of the Population48.5%
Female Share of the Population51.5%
Senior Citizens13.6%
Employed Population 16+2,214
Age of the Population40

Families

% of people married50.9%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher58.6%
Median Earnings25+$55,789
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$0
Median Earnings With High School Degree$36,813

Wealth

Median Family Income$128,438
% Above Poverty Level93.2%
% Below Poverty Level6.8%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time26 minutes
% Working from Home7.1%
% Walking and Biking to Work3.4%
% Using Public Transportation1.2%

Housing

People Living Alone38.1%
Median Gross Rent$1,130
Median House Value$378,700

Ancestry

Irish22.7%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)19%
English12.4%
Italian12.1%
French Except Basque5.3%
Canadian4.1%
Scottish4%
Swedish3.6%
Polish3.3%
Dutch1.8%
Russian1.5%
Albanian1.5%
Brazilian1.4%
US/American1.4%
Portuguese1.3%
Turkish1%
Greek0.8%
Finnish0.8%
Guyanese0.6%
Norwegian0.5%
Lithuanian0.3%
Arab0.3%
Lebanese0.2%
German0.2%
Ukrainian0.1%
Hungarian0.1%
Syrian0.1%
Czech0.1%
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Westborough Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyWorcester County
Standard Zip Codes01581
Company Zip Codes1580, 1582
Phone Area Codes508, 774
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude42.26
Approximate Longitude-71.61

Westborough Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationCLINTON
Distance9.7 miles
Jan Temp15 to 33 F
Apr Temp37 to 55 F
Jul Temp63 to 81 F
Oct Temp40 to 61 F
Annual Precip49.1 inches
StationFRAMINGHAM
Distance10.3 miles
Jan Temp16 to 36 F
Apr Temp38 to 58 F
Jul Temp63 to 84 F
Oct Temp40 to 63 F
Annual Precip45.8 inches
StationWEST MEDWAY
Distance13.3 miles
Jan Temp13 to 38 F
Apr Temp35 to 59 F
Jul Temp60 to 84 F
Oct Temp37 to 64 F
Annual Precip48.7 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Hopkinton2,844$133,417
Marlborough39,776$100,750
Northborough6,171$125,743

Westborough Public Libraries

Westborough Public Library
55 WEST MAIN ST.
Westborough, Massachusetts
(508) 366-3050

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Westborough Public Schools

Annie E Fales
50 Eli Whitney Street
ZIP: 1581
(508) 836-7770
Primary
Total Enrollment 322
Central Area
167-169 Lyman Street, C/o Hadley Building-3rd Floor
ZIP: 1581
(508) 792-7498
Elsie A Hastings Elementary
111 East Main Street
ZIP: 1581
(508) 836-7750
Primary
Total Enrollment 460
J Harding Armstrong
18 Fisher Street
ZIP: 1581
(508) 836-7760
Primary
Total Enrollment 389
Mill Pond School
6 Olde Hickory Path
ZIP: 1581
(508) 836-7780
Middle
Total Enrollment 855
Sarah W Gibbons Middle
20 Fisher Street
ZIP: 1581
(508) 836-7740
Middle
Total Enrollment 553
West Area
167 - 169 Lyman Street, C/o Hadley Building - 3rd Floo
ZIP: 1581
(508) 366-0596
Westborough High
90 West Main Street
ZIP: 1581
(508) 836-7720
High
Total Enrollment 1045

Westborough Private Schools

Ebridge Montessori School
57 E Main St Ste 101
ZIP: 1581
Elementary
Total Enrollment 30
Miss Tanyas Woodland School
7 Washington St
ZIP: 1581
Elementary
Total Enrollment 10
Next Generation Children's Center
4600 Computer Dr
ZIP: 1581
Elementary
Total Enrollment 10
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