Sturbridge is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 9,928 people and three associated neighborhoods, Sturbridge is the 185th largest community in Massachusetts.Unlike some towns, Sturbridge isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Sturbridge are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Sturbridge is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Sturbridge who work in management occupations (18.46%), healthcare (12.34%), and teaching (8.81%). 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. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 17.45% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 35.09 minutes every day commuting to work. As is often the case in a small town, Sturbridge doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Sturbridge is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 46.51% 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 $58,581, which is middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $234,324 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, Italian, English, French, and French Canadian. The most common language spoken in Sturbridge is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
