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Sudbury, MA

Sudbury is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 18,934. The town, located in Greater Boston's MetroWest region, has a rich colonial history.

Incorporated in 1639, the boundaries of Sudbury included (by 1653) what is now Wayland (which split off in 1780, initially as East Sudbury), and parts of present-day Framingham, Marlborough, Stow, and Maynard (the latter town splitting off in 1871). Nipmuc Indians lived in what is now Sudbury, including Tantamous, a medicine man, and his son Peter Jethro, who deeded a large parcel of land to Sudbury for settlement in 1684.

The original town center and meetinghouse were located near the Sudbury River at what is now known as Wayland's North Cemetery. For the residents on the west side of the river, it was a treacherous passage in the winter, and attendance at both worship services and Town Meetings was compulsory. In 1723 the West Parish meetinghouse was built west of the river at an area known as Rocky Plains (presently the Town Center). It served as a place for both worship and Town Meetings. The church and town separated in 1836 and a new Town House was built in 1846. Since then, the Sudbury Center Historic District has changed little, with the exception of the Town Hall, built in 1932 to replace the Town House, which burnt down in 1930.

Sudbury also contributed the most militia during King Philip's War and was the site of the well-known attack on Sudbury. Ephraim Curtis was a successful leader of the militia of West Sudbury and would lend his name to the town's junior high school.  Sudbury militia participated in the Battle of Lexington and Concord, in 1775, where Sudbury members sniped on British Red Coats returning to Boston.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 24.6 square miles (64 km2), of which 24.4 square miles (63 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), or 1.06%, is water. The highest point in Sudbury is on the north slope of Nobscot Hill, and the highest summit is Tippling Rock. In 1650, the town included Sudbury as well as most of Wayland and Maynard.

Sudbury places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Emerson Medical at Sudbury offers comprehensive medical specialties and subspecialties. Koko FitClub, Fitness Together, and Orangetheory Fitness are perfect for a comprehensive workout with their state-of-the-art equipment and personal training services. The Atkinson Pool provides a great environment for swimming and water aerobics classes. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge offers scenic trails for hiking and bird-watching. The Sudbury Senior Center hosts numerous wellness programs, including yoga and meditation classes tailored for seniors. Sudbury Valley Trustees organize nature walks and educational programs that promote environmental health.

Top sites in Sudbury, MA are Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Wayside Inn Grist Mill, Nobscot Scout Reservation, and Boston Paintball Maynard.

Population: 18,926 (2023). ZIP code: 01776. Area codes: 351, 978. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Area: 24.6 square miles (64 km2).

FAQs

Is Sudbury, MA a nice place to live?

Sudbury is a suburb of Boston with a population of 18,926. Sudbury is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Sudbury offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Sudbury, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Residents of Sudbury tend to be liberal. The public schools in Sudbury are highly rated.

What is Sudbury, MA famous for?

Present-day Sudbury has one of the wealthiest populations in the state. It is the site of a manufacturing and engineering laboratory for the defense contractor Raytheon. In South Sudbury stands the restored Wayside Inn (c. 1705), which is the nation’s oldest operating inn; it served as the setting for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Tales of a Wayside Inn (1863). The inn is the centerpiece of a restored 18th-century “village.” Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge extends along the river through Sudbury.

What is the average income in Sudbury, MA?

The average annual household income in Sudbury is $260,883, while the median household income sits at $217,847 per year. There are 6,328 housing units in Sudbury, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 6,208 occupied housing units in Sudbury, 92.62% are owner-occupied, while 7.38% have renters living in them. There are a total of 6,208 households in Sudbury, each made up of around 3 members.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Sudbury

Niche

Britannica

Point 2 Homes

Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge 

Wayside Inn Grist Mill 

Nobscot Scout Reservation 

Boston Paintball Maynard

Emerson Medical

Koko FitClub

Fitness Together

Orangetheory Fitness

Atkinson Pool

Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge

Sudbury Senior Center 

Sudbury Valley Trustees

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