Dudley, MA


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Dudley, MA

About Dudley, MA

Dudley, Massachusetts is a vibrant town located in Worcester County. It is home to several historical landmarks and scenic countryside. Dudley offers a variety of recreational activities such as biking, fishing, and swimming. There are also several local shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues for visitors to explore. With its close proximity to towns such as Webster and Oxford, Dudley is the perfect place for anyone looking for a peaceful lifestyle while still being within easy reach of larger cities. Mid-sized city - Center of Massachusetts between Connecticut/Rhode Island and New Hampshire border.

Location Details

State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County
Metro Area: Worcester Metro Area
City: Dudley
Zip Codes: 01571
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 470 ft above sea level
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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.

The area has grown to include all of Worcester county, and thus the twin cities of Fitchburg and Leominster to the north, typical New England towns with similar economic challenges. There is a strong sense of community pride. Central location relative to Boston, discount air service and other amenities in Providence, and other points New England make it attractive.

Worcester is located in a valley surrounded by hills and ridges rising from 500 feet above the city to over 1,000 feet 15 miles north. There are long valleys, some with reservoirs, between the nearby hills. Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound, and the Berkshire Hills to the west plays an important part in weather and climate. Rapid weather changes occur when storms move up the East Coast from the Carolinas. The mountains provide some shelter from storm systems from the west. Summers are moderate. Winters are usually moderate for the latitude but have frequent cold snaps. Precipitation is spread evenly throughout the year, with summer thunderstorms developing over the mountains. First freeze is mid-October, last is late April.

Dudley Cost of Living
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Educated population, local arts and culture, and central location make Dudley a great place to live.

$375,800
+10.0% higher than avg
$75,465
+8.5% higher than avg
$1,080 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
-6.3% lower than avg
Dudley Crime
13.4 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Dudley, Massachusetts
$72,000
for a family
$42,000
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Dudley
   Educated population
Economy
   Local arts and culture
Harsh winters
   Central location
Cost of living
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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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