Dudley, MA Rankings


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Dudley, MA is a small town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. According to bestplaces.net, Dudley is rated 6 out of 10 for its livability index. This rating takes into account the amenities, cost of living, crime rates, education levels, housing quality and weather in Dudley.
The school system in Dudley is rated 5 out of 10 based on test scores and student-teacher ratio. The town has an average crime rate that was slightly below the US average at 4 out of 10. The cost of living in Dudley is also considered to be quite affordable with an overall score of 7 out of 10. Amenities are fairly limited in this rural area with a score of 4 out of 10. Despite the lack of amenities, the housing quality is high with a score of 8 out 10 while the weather conditions are moderate with a score of 6 out 10 throughout the year. Overall, Dudley offers a good quality of life at a reasonable price when compared to other places in Massachusetts.

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I have lived on Mason Road Ext in Dudley since 2009. If you are looking for quiet and safe but almost nothing to do town, this is the place to live. Property taxes are  More

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The town of Dudley has a rich history starting at the time of the American Revolution. It was a major farming area with a large number of dairy farms at the turn of the  More

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Over 15 years ago

Dudley is a quite little town with nothing really going on. The schools are good but very  More

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