Sturbridge is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 9,882 people and three associated neighborhoods, Sturbridge is the 185th largest community in Massachusetts.
Also of interest is that Sturbridge has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 12.92% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Sturbridge is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Sturbridge’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Sturbridge is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Sturbridge, the average commute to work is 35.41 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
Sturbridge is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 43.76% of adults in Sturbridge have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Sturbridge in 2022 was $52,983, which is middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $211,932 for a family of four.
The people who call Sturbridge home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sturbridge residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Sturbridge include Irish, English, Italian, French, and French Canadian.
The most common language spoken in Sturbridge is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.