Profile for Townsend, Massachusetts, MA

Townsend is on the Squannacook River

The Townsend Military Band, organized in 1838, still plays outdoor concerts on the common during the summer

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 4. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 0.4 per 1,000 people.

Nearby parks & recreation: Willard Brook State Park, Townsend State Forest, Pearl Hill State Park

Historic sites and museums: Conant House

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

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Cemeteries (29)

Colleges (1)

Communities (11)

Hotels (1)

Libraries (9)

Museums (1)

Parks (3)

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6% of Townsend residents report German ancestry, and 21% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Townsend ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Townsend was $22,658, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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28% of Townsend residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Median rent in Townsend, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $604.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,208.

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The average commute time for Townsend workers is 36 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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