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Lunenburg, MA

Lunenburg is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 11,946 at the 2020 census.

Lunenburg was first settled by Europeans in 1718 and was officially incorporated in 1728. The name stems from one of the titles of King George II of Great Britain, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg. During King George's War (1744–1748), French-allied First Nations, such as warriors of the M'iq Maq or Abenaki Confederacy, raided the village and took settlers captive to Quebec.

Areas of neighboring Fitchburg were once part of Lunenburg but broke away around 1764. The settlers found the walking distance to church and town meetings too great and needed their town center. Whalom Park on Whalom Lake was a noted amusement park in Lunenburg during the 20th century. It was home of the famous Flyer Comet, now demolished. The park closed in 2000, unable to survive the competition with the newer and increasingly popular Six Flags New England in Agawam.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.7 square miles (72 km2), of which 26.4 square miles (68 km2) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), or 4.59%, is water.

Lunenburg is bordered by Townsend to the north, Shirley to the east, Lancaster to the southeast, Leominster to the south, Fitchburg to the west, and Ashby to the northwest. Three state highways pass through Lunenburg. Route 2A follows Mass Ave from the Shirley line to the Fitchburg line. Rt 13 follows Electric Ave from the Leominster line to Mass Ave. Rt 13 then follows Mass Ave/Rt 2a for 0.3 miles. Rt 13 then follows Chase Rd to the Townsend Line. Rt 225 begins in Lunenburg, at Rt 2a/Mass Ave intersection near the Shirley line. Rt 225 follows West Groton Rd from Rt 2a to the Shirley line.

The racial makeup of the town was 97.01% White, 0.69% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

The median income for a household in the town was $56,813, and the median income for a family was $63,981. Males had a median income of $47,451 versus $31,934 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,986. About 3.3% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over.

Lunenburg places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus offers a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Freedom of Movement Pilates Studio offers personalized training programs tailored to individual needs, promoting overall fitness and well-being. The New Outlooks Day Spa and Raini Nails and Spa are ideal spots for relaxation and rejuvenation with their spa treatments. Greenway Yoga offers outdoor yoga sessions in serene natural settings. Healing Touch Center provides massage and other therapeutic treatments. Planet Fitness provides a range of fitness classes and personal training sessions to help you stay active.
 

Top Sites in Lunenburg, MA are Lakeview Driving Range, Settlers Crossing Golf Course, and In The Meadow Farm Alpacas.

Elevation: 510 ft (155 m). ZIP code: 01462. Area: 27.7 square miles (72 km2). Area Code: 351 / 978. Population: 11,782 (2020).
 

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What are the demographics of Lunenburg, MA?

In 2021, Lunenburg, MA had a population of 1.69k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $111,351. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lunenburg, MA grew from 1,593 to 1,686, a 5.84% increase and its median household income declined from $112,273 to $111,351, a −0.821% decrease. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lunenburg, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.66%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.25%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0.593%).

Is Lunenburg, MA a good place to live?

Lunenburg is in Worcester County. Living in Lunenburg offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lunenburg, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Lunenburg and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Lunenburg are highly rated.

What is the crime rate in Lunenburg, MA?

Lunenburg has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Lunenburg is 1 in 125. How does Lunenburg fare compared to other communities in Massachusetts of all population sizes? Lunenburg's crime rate is lower than approximately 40% of Massachusetts communities.

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Town of Lunenburg

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Lakeview Driving Range 

Settlers Crossing Golf Course

In The Meadow Farm Alpacas

HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus

Freedom of Movement Pilates Studio

New Outlooks Day Spa

Raini Nails and Spa

Greenway Yoga

Healing Touch Center

Planet Fitness

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