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A small rural community, the natural beauty of Boylston is everywhere. The peaceful waters of the Wachusett Reservoir covering 4000 acres with its treasure of flora and fauna, the Town Common dominated by the typical New England Church, the stone Library and the historic museum. Boylston is the site of the restored Gough House, home of the greatest temperance orator of the 19th century, John B. Gough. There are two golf courses: Cyprian Keyes and the Mt. Pleasant Country Club. A beautiful asset to this town is the Worcester County Horticultural Society – Tower Hill - set on 132 acres with a variety of gardens and trails. The Orangerie is located in Boylston, which is a large conservatory that houses temperate and subtropical plants while the orchard has 119 pre-twentieth century, heirloom apple varieties. Boylston is a haven for commuters who wish to find peace and solace in a town that has retain much of its rural atmosphere. With a population of approximately 4000 with access to major avenues such as Routes 290, 190, 495, 70 and 140.
Population
| Total Population |
4,151
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| Population Density |
220 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
2,073
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| Male Population |
2,079
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| Median Age |
40.65 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
54%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
QUINSIGAMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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| Distance to QUINSIGAMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
5 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE
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| Distance to ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE |
7 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
1,530
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| Family Households |
1,090
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| Average Family Size |
3.35
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| Average Household Income |
$103,644
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| Median Household Income |
$80,931
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
54%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
100%. A value of 200% represents twice as much risk while a value of 50% represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
3%
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
59%
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
85%
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| Murder Risk (County) |
26%
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| Rape Risk (County) |
89%
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| Robbery Risk |
48%
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| Assault Risk (County) |
100%
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| Property Risk (County) |
53%
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
71%
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
56%
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
45%
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
81° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
15.2° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
49.13 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
101% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
5%
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| Nearest Airport |
LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD
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| Distance to LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD |
24 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
LOWELL SPINNERS (A)
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| Distance to LOWELL SPINNERS (A) |
29 Miles
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