Townsend, MA
Living in Townsend
Bikeability12
Walkability41
Commute27
Public Transit15
Affordability48
Public Safety80
Airports45
Hospitals27
Colleges88
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation+485 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+26% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+21% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office24%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$234kMedian Home Value+$4.1k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$673Median Monthly Rent-$25 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied+27% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K29%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
Utility gas45%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Townsend
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Townsend
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 4 | 18 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 13 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Townsend
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding66
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Townsend, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Townsend, MA
Pepperell Christian Academy
7 miles, E
Maple Dene Elementary School
7 miles, E
Applewild School
8 miles, SW
St Bernards CCHS
8 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Townsend, MA
Fitchburg State University
7 miles, SW
Rivier University
14 miles, E
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
15 miles, NE
Franklin Pierce University
19 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Townsend, MA
Healthalliance Hospitals, Inc
10 miles, S
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
10 miles, SE
Taravista Behavioral Health Center
11 miles, SE
St Joseph Hospital
13 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Townsend, MA
Manchester Airport
22 miles, NE
Worcester Regional Airport
30 miles, S
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
53 miles, NE