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Hardwick, MA is a small town located in Worcester County. It has a population of about 3,600 people and is known for its rural charm. According to the rankings on BestPlaces, Hardwick ranks highly in several key areas including cost of living, housing affordability, education opportunities, and employment opportunities. The cost of living in Hardwick is nearly 10% below the national average while housing affordability is at 19%, which makes it an attractive place to live. In terms of education opportunities, Hardwick has a good selection of public and private schools with students consistently performing well on state tests. Additionally, employment opportunities rank at an impressive 8%, which suggests that many residents are employed in Hardwick or nearby towns. All these factors make Hardwick an ideal destination for families seeking a peaceful life away from the hustle and bustle of large cities.

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#12 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#14 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#23 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#33 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#70 The Most Single Cities
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#72 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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#87 The Most (and Least) Gender Imbalanced Cities
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#197 Best Green Cities
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#286 2005 Best Places to Live
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