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Townsend

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Massachusetts
  • 41 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Townsend is located in Massachusetts with a population of 9,455. Townsend is in Middlesex County. Living in Townsend offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Townsend there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Townsend and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Townsend are above average.
    Population
    9,455

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $271,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $894
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      16%
    • Own
      84%
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    Townsend Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      93.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      145.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      302.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      52.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Townsend

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $85,462
    National
    $55,322
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      It's a good quiet town, very small. People are pretty much old fashion and rely on the few family own restaurants, stores, pharmacy, gas stations, etc. The nearest mall is 35+ minutes away. The closest ER/hospital over 15+ minutes. Although I've never been to the common, I know the town meets there every thursday to sell crafts, share food, listen to music, and socialize. In the fall, the town gathers at the high school for the football team game. It's awesome! And the high school has just being newly built - so it looks like Townsend might be starting to modernize.
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      I moved to Townsend Massachusetts when I was in fifth grade, and since then I have fallen in love with this town that I call home. Although, we do not have much, our town and the people in it are very supportive. The first responders in this town are quick on scene and protect us. One particular thing that I love about this town is the education system, its absolute incredible giving students like myself thousands of opportunities throughout each grade level to make a difference which leads us in the direct path.
      Townsend is a small town, but everything is nearby! There's a few banks, a grocery store, a massive library to study and coffee! The streets get busy with cars coming to and from school/work at certain times, but it's nothing too tough to handle. There are plenty of small stores, there's a pharmacy, and a couple gas stations in good health!