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Northbridge, MA vs Shrewsbury, MA

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Are people in Shrewsbury older or younger than people in Northbridge?
- The Median Age in Shrewsbury is 2.0 years younger than in Northbridge.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shrewsbury or Northbridge?
- Shrewsbury housing costs are 33.9% more expensive than Northbridge housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shrewsbury or Northbridge?
- The average commute for residents of Shrewsbury is 1.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Northbridge.

Things to do in Northbridge?
Located in Worcester County along the Blackstone River Valley between Providence RI and Boston MA lies Northbridge -- a welcoming community with outstanding schools offering excellent services for thriving families -- plus vibrant open spaces including several local parks connected by miles of scenic trails perfect for biking or walking.

Things to do in Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is found in Worcester county offering its citizens access to parks including Dean Park while also having shopping options at Solomon Pond Mall plus multiple restaurants including Olive Garden

 Northbridge, MAShrewsbury, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,291329,725,481
 Median Income$97,206  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$439,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.2  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Shrewsbury    3 Reviews

Having been a resident of Shrewsbury since 1978, I can attest to the findings. As a realtor sharing the views of other realtors, Shrewsbury, I can understand why  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great place to raise your  More

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Over 13 years ago

Shrewsbury resembles a Norman Rockwell painting in the winter months. a suburb of both Boston and downtown Worcester, 50 miles from Boston and 15 minutes from  More

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