Economic Development Commission
- 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)
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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