• Population:  8,471 (Town Census 2010)
• Population within one hour’s drive:  4 million
• Tax Rate:  $15.95 per $1000 valuation (Single Tax Rate) FY2013
• Annual Budget (FY2013):  $25,347,782 

Utilities:

• Electricity:  Massachusetts Electric (National Grid Company)
• Sewer:  Douglas Waste Water Treatment Facility (newly expanded)
   

Education:

• High School Graduate (or higher):  91%
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher):  24%

Other:

• Unemployment Rate:  7.8% (2011)
• Median Age:  38.5
• Median Household Income:  $70,824