Blackstone Town, MA

Living in Blackstone Town

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 8
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Commute 16
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 34
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 62
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 90
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Schools 35
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Residents

9.3k Population +260 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +13% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate32%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$95k Median Household Income +$24k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office21%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$291k Median Home Value -$2.2k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$827 Median Monthly Rent +$139 (2010–19)
73% Owner-Occupied +9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene56%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas29%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Blackstone Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43

Property Crime in Blackstone Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 13
Feb 28 4 10
Mar 36 5 7
Apr 47 5 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 5 0
Nov 41 5 1
Dec 31 5 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blackstone Town

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding65
Tornado9
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Blackstone Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Blackstone Town, MA

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Viola M Berard School
3 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Blackstone Town, MA

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Dean College
8 miles, NE
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Bryant University
8 miles, S
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Rhode Island College
14 miles, S
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Providence College
14 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Blackstone Town, MA

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Arbour-Fuller Hospital
12 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Blackstone Town, MA

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