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Littleton, MA

Littleton (historically Nipmuc: Nashoba) is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 10,141 at the 2020 census.

Littleton was the site of the sixth Praying Indian village established by John Eliot in 1645 consisting of mainly Native Americans of the Massachusett tribes. It was called Nashoba Plantation, on the land between Lake Nagog and Fort Pond. The term "Praying Indian" referred to Native Americans who had been converted to Christianity. Daniel Gookin, in his Historical Collections of the Indians in New England, (1674) chapter vii. Says:

Nashobah is the sixth praying Indian town. This village is situated, in a manner, in the center, between Chelmsford, Lancaster, Groton, and Concord. It lieth from Boston about twenty-five miles west-northwest. The inhabitants are about ten families, and consequently about fifty souls.

The town was settled by Anglo-European settlers in 1686 and was officially incorporated by an act of the Massachusetts General Court on November 2, 1715. It was part of the Puritan and later Congregational culture and religion of New England.

New neighboring towns formed from larger towns abutting Littleton. West Chelmsford soon grew large enough to sustain its governance and was officially incorporated as Westford on September 23, 1729, A new town including parts of Lancaster, Groton, and Stow was incorporated in 1732 as Harvard. A large section of West Concord won the approval of the General Court and was incorporated as Acton on July 3, 1735.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 17.5 square miles (45 km²). 16.6 square miles (43 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) of it (5.30%) is water. Littleton borders the following towns: Groton, Westford, Acton, Boxborough, Harvard, and Ayer.

Littleton places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Emerson Health Urgent Care Littleton and Littleton Regional Healthcare offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Revolution Fitness is a popular gym that offers a wide range of exercise equipment and fitness classes. Start with Acton-Boxborough Family Network, which provides fitness and wellness programs for families. For holistic health, visit Inner Peace Wellness LLC for services like acupuncture and massage therapy. The Nashoba Valley Ski Area offers skiing and snowboarding in winter, and hiking and zip-lining in summer. For aquatic fitness, check out the Littleton Parks and Recreation pool.

Top sites in Littleton, MA are Nashoba Valley Tubing Park, Nathaniel Alan Recreation Area (NARA Park), and Oak Hill Conservation Land.

Population: 10,150 (2023). ZIP code: 01460. Area code: 351/978. Elevation: 229 ft (70 m). Area: 17.5 square miles (45 km²).

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Is Littleton, MA a nice place to live?

Littleton is a suburb of Boston with a population of 10,084. Littleton is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Littleton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Littleton, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. 

What is Littleton MA known for?

Littleton has a rich history as a farming community. It was known for its apple orchards, food, and dairy farms. Many of those same farms are still in operation today. Today Littleton has a population of just under 10,000 residents and maintains its small-town New England charm with well-preserved architecture and open space.

What are the demographics of Littleton MA?

There are 10,063 residents in Littleton, with a median age of 41.7. Of this, 48.63% are males and 51.37% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.47% of the resident pool in Littleton, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.01%. Additionally, 4.52% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 9,425 people in Littleton currently live in the same house as they did last year.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Littleton

Niche

Point 2 Homes

Nashoba Valley Tubing Park

Nathaniel Alan Recreation Area (NARA Park)

Oak Hill Conservation Land

Emerson Health Urgent Care Littleton

Revolution Fitness

Littleton Regional Healthcare 

Acton-Boxborough Family Network

Inner Peace Wellness LLC 

Nashoba Valley Ski Area

Littleton Parks and Recreation

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