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Charlton, MA

Charlton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 13,315 at the 2020 census.

Charlton was first settled in 1735. It was established as a District separated from Oxford on January 10, 1755, and became a Town on August 23, 1775, by a law that made all Districts into Towns to help the cause of the Revolutionary War. It was named after Sir Francis Charlton. During the 1800s, farming continued to be the major occupation, but woolen mills were being built along some of the town's brooks by the turn of the twentieth century.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.8 square miles (113 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) (2.86%) is water. The town is bordered on the west by Sturbridge; on the north by East Brookfield, Spencer, and Leicester; on the east by Oxford; and the south by Dudley and Southbridge.

Charlton is bisected by north-south Route 31, which runs through the historical villages of Charlton Center, Charlton City, and Charlton Depot. North-south Route 169 connects Charlton City with Southbridge. East-west routes include Route 20, a major commuter road, and the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90), which crosses through Charlton but does not have an exit in the town. While there is no exit for the town, there are two rest stops on the Mass Pike that are in Charlton.

As of the census of 2000, there were 11,263 people, 3,788 households, and 3,045 families residing in the town. The population density was 264.8 inhabitants per square mile (102.2/km2). There were 4,008 housing units at an average density of 94.2 per square mile (36.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.08% White, 0.46% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.

The median income for a household in the town was $63,033, and the median income for a family was $70,208. Males had a median income of $46,727 versus $33,451 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,626. About 4.9% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Charlton places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Harrington HealthCare and Charlton Memorial Hospital offer a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Inspired Fitness Studio provides a comprehensive gym experience with a variety of fitness classes and personal training options.

Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy personalized training at Health is Wealth/Invest in You and group classes at Everybodys Fitness Center. For relaxation and rejuvenation, Rejuvenis Spa offers excellent services. Those seeking therapeutic massage can visit Evergreen Therapeutic Massage. The Charlton Public Library promotes intellectual wellness with its extensive resources and programs. 
 

Top Sites in Charlton, MA are Buffumville Lake, Wells State Park, and Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary.
 

ZIP code: 01507-09. Area code: 508 / 774. Elevation: 895 ft (273 m). Area: 43.8 square miles (113 km2). Population: 13,315 (2020)
 

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What towns border Charlton, MA?

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.8 square miles (113 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) (2.86%) is water. The town is bordered on the west by Sturbridge; on the north by East Brookfield, Spencer, and Leicester; on the east by Oxford; and the south by Dudley and Southbridge. Charlton is bisected by north-south Route 31, which runs through the historical villages of Charlton Center, Charlton City, and Charlton Depot.
 

Is Charlton, MA a good place to live?

Charlton is a with a population of 13,338. Charlton is in Worcester County. Living in Charlton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Charlton, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Charlton and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Charlton are above average.

What is the crime rate in Charlton, MA? 

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Charlton is safer than 73% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In Massachusetts, only on the order of 35% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Charlton. If you live in Charlton, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 196. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43. Compared to other communities of similar population size, Charlton has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average. This means that for comparably sized cities all across America, Charlton is safer than most according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis of FBI crime data.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Charlton

Niche

Neighborhood Scout

Buffumville Lake

Wells State Park

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary

Harrington HealthCare

Charlton Memorial Hospital

Inspired Fitness Studio

Everybodys Fitness Center

Rejuvenis Spa

Evergreen Therapeutic Massage

Charlton Public Library

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