Leicester Town, MA

Living in Leicester Town

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 37
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 96
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Schools 39
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Residents

11k Population +395 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate29%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$89k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office18%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$260k Median Home Value -$15k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$818 Median Monthly Rent +$204 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene61%
LP gas5%
Utility gas7%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Leicester Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43

Property Crime in Leicester Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump44%

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 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 5 0
Nov 41 4 2
Dec 30 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Leicester Town

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado9
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Leicester Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Leicester Town, MA

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Archway
2 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Leicester Town, MA

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Clark University
5 miles, E
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Becker College
6 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Leicester Town, MA

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St Vincent Hospital
6 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Leicester Town, MA

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