Spencer Town, MA

Living in Spencer Town

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 48
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 44
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 95
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Schools 42
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Residents

12k Population +204 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$9.1k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$256k Median Home Value -$12k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$735 Median Monthly Rent +$57 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene39%
LP gas5%
Utility gas27%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Spencer Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43

Property Crime in Spencer Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump53%

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 Town

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding58
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Spencer Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Spencer Town, MA

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Valley View School
5 miles, NW
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Archway
5 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Spencer Town, MA

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Anna Maria College
7 miles, NE
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Clark University
9 miles, E
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Assumption College
9 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Spencer Town, MA

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St Vincent Hospital
10 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Spencer Town, MA

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