poll: #9 Sutton: Central Massachusetts’ Best Communities 2013

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Thursday, June 20, 2013

GoLocalProv Best Communities Team

Located 15 miles south of Worcester, Sutton is made up of five distinct villages: Manchaug, South Sutton, Sutton Center, West Sutton and Wilkinsonville. Manchaug has a mill shopping area as well as a lovely waterfall; South Sutton is mostly residential and is the location of the senior center. Sutton Center has the town green, the town hall, police department, and a large church, while West Sutton is very rural, with horse farms and rolling hills. Wilkinsonville has a small shop area and a fire station.

Sutton by the numbers

Established: 1714
Population: 8,963
Median household income: $107,500
Median housing price: $232,400

2013 Best Communities rankings

Overall ranking: 4
Affordability ranking: 14
Education ranking: 18
Economic Condition ranking: 9
Safety ranking: 28
Arts & Culture ranking: 4

Famous Residents

Rufus Putnam, Revolutionary War hero

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