Ashburnham Town, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
6,357 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$115,420 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$368,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,040 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,145 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Worcester County
4
Worcester Metro Area
4
Massachusetts
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Worcester County
3
Worcester Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (43%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 17 21
Feb 3 12 25
Mar 4 11 33
Apr 4 4 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 4 2 38
Dec 4 13 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Briggs Elementary
2 miles, SW · 2.8star
Oakmont Regional High School
3 miles, SW · 5star
Overlook Middle School
3 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Colleges

Monty Tech
7 miles, S
Fitchburg State University
8 miles, SE · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Heywood Hospital -
6 miles, SW · 3.2star
Healthalliance Hospitals, Inc
11 miles, SE · 3.2star
Athol Memorial Hospital
15 miles, W · 3.2star
Monadnock Community Hospital
17 miles, N · 3.2star
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Airports

Worcester Regional Airport
26 miles, S · 1star
Manchester Airport
31 miles, E · 1.4star
Bradley International Airport
63 miles, SW · 2.8star
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