Shrewsbury (zip 01545), MA

Living in 01545 Shrewsbury, MA is a truly unique experience. Located just outside of Worcester, the town has a population of 35,608 and is a quaint suburban area. The streets are lined with scenic old-growth trees and its central location allows for easy access to multiple outdoor activities throughout Massachusetts. Residents in the area benefit from excellent schools and strong community values that make it an ideal place to raise a family. There are plenty of shopping and dining options in town, making it easy to find something for everyone. Overall, living in 01545 Shrewsbury, MA is an enriching and rewarding experience that offers something for everyone! Mid-sized city - Center of Massachusetts between Connecticut/Rhode Island and New Hampshire border.

State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County
Metro Area: Worcester Metro Area
City: No City

Zip Codes: Shrewsbury (zip 01545)
Cost of Living: 11.5% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 470 ft above sea level

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Pros
Educated population
Local arts and culture
Central location

Cons
Economy
Harsh winters
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Worcester Metro Area

Worcester is the second largest city in Massachusetts. From its roots in the Industrial Revolution, it is evolving into a diverse research, manufacturing, and technology center, featuring a significant health care presence and a large biotechnology research park. The downtown is being gradually restored and modernized. Origins as a cultural center continue with the area’s many small museums and colleges, as well as a good set of small performing arts amenities. Mountain areas to the west and lakes mainly north offer good recreation opportunities. Cost of living is influenced by more expensive areas east and is high for local income levels.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Shrewsbury (zip 01545) is 5.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Shrewsbury (zip 01545) jobs have increased by 4.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Shrewsbury (zip 01545)'s cost of living is 11.5% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Shrewsbury (zip 01545)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 01545 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Worcester county remained very strongly Democratic, 57.6% to 39.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Shrewsbury (zip 01545)'s population is 36,269 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 2.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 28.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Shrewsbury (zip 01545) is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.7%.

SCHOOLS

Shrewsbury (zip 01545) public schools spend $13,574 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 17.6 students per teacher in Shrewsbury (zip 01545). More Education

Shrewsbury Rankings

#12	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
#14	Most Comfortable Summer Cities
#23	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
#33	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
#70	The Most Single Cities

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Housing Market in Shrewsbury

It's a good time to buy in Shrewsbury. Home Appreciation is up 7.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Shrewsbury is .

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Reviews for Shrewsbury 1 Reviews

Shrewsbury, MA - 8/20/2006
You do not have the town I live in listed, it is Shrewsbury, MA. It used to be a bedroom community of Worcester, MA but is now a very far outer suburb of Massachusetts.... Read More

Bryan | Shrewsbury, MA | Reply | No Replies

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