Petersham Town, MA

Living in Petersham Town

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 53
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Commute 19
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 42
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 92
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Schools 25
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Residents

1.2k Population -151 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated -15% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate29%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$71k Median Household Income +$9.1k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector58%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office19%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Walked5%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$287k Median Home Value -$27k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$744 Median Monthly Rent +$158 (2010–19)
75% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier48%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene66%
LP gas5%
Utility gas<1%
Wood27%

Crime

Violent Crime in Petersham Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43

Property Crime in Petersham Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 4 14
Feb 25 3 12
Mar 33 4 10
Apr 45 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 4 3
Dec 27 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Petersham Town

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding80
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Petersham Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Petersham Town, MA

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Eagle Hill School
7 miles, S
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Holy Family Academy
14 miles, NE
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Devereux School
14 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Petersham Town, MA

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Amherst College
17 miles, W
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Anna Maria College
18 miles, SE
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Hampshire College
19 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Petersham Town, MA

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Heywood Hospital -
15 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Petersham Town, MA

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Manchester Airport
51 miles, NE