Massachusetts
Winchendon is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 4,407. Residents earn $67,188 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Winchendon receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include high health insurance coverage. Winchendon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Winchendon is $67,188, 11% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Winchendon is $258,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,217 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Winchendon is below the national average at 348 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,230 per 100,000, near the national average.
25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Winchendon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches, including 50.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 85.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.5% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,188 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,592 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,142 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,980 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,280 |
| County GDP | $5,175M |
| Restaurants | 189 |
| Healthcare | 169 |
| Retail | 339 |
| Manufacturing | 128 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,150 |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.93% |
| Commute Time | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $258,300 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $389,940 |
| Median List Price | $312,200 |
| Median List Price | $312,200 |
| $/Sq Ft | $278 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.4% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,217 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,150 |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.93% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 13.2% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,142/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 169 |
| Total Violent | 348.1/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 37.6/100K |
| Robbery | 9.4/100K |
| Assault | 301.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,230.0/100K |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 235.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,891.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 103.5/100K |
| Arson | 18.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.6 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,941/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6804°N, 72.0420°W |
| County FIPS | 33005 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.2% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,941/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 169 |
| Restaurants | 189 |
| Retail Stores | 339 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |