Spencer, MA
Living in Spencer
Bikeability
49
Walkability
63
Commute
31
Public Transit
54
Affordability
62
Public Safety
42
Airports
58
Hospitals
30
Colleges
95
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
41
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.8k
Population
+137 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
+12 (2010–19)
10%
College-Educated
-10% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black2%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate41%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$59k
Median Household Income
+$7k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector80%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked5%
Housing
$222k
Median Home Value
-$12k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$727
Median Monthly Rent
+$68 (2010–19)
43%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units21%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K37%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
LP gas1%
Utility gas44%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Spencer
United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43
Property Crime in Spencer
United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 14 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 35 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Spencer
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado9
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Spencer, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Spencer, MA
Valley View School
5 miles, NW
Appleseed Montessori School
5 miles, W
McAuley Nazareth Home for Boys
5 miles, E
Archway
5 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Spencer, MA
Anna Maria College
7 miles, NE
Worcester State University
8 miles, E
Clark University
9 miles, E
Assumption College
9 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Spencer, MA
St Vincent Hospital
10 miles, E
Adcare Hospital of Worcester Inc
10 miles, E
Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital
12 miles, E
Harrington Memorial Hospital-1
12 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Spencer, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
6 miles, E
Bradley International Airport
41 miles, SW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
46 miles, SE