Community Features
Lancaster is an attractive little bedroom town bursting with life.
While the town has few industries, the main focus is more on the
residents, offering a spread of municipal services to the people
who call Lancaster home.
Lancaster holds the title of being the oldest town
Worcester County, having been incorporated in 1642. In 1676 the
town was attacked by the local Native Americans.
Mary Rowlandson had been captured by the natives during
King Philips War. She was released at
Redemption Rock for a price of twenty pounds in money and goods,
and one pound of tobacco.
As the center of commerce back in the old days, many wealthy people
called Lancaster home. As you drive down the open main street, you
will be able to catch a glance at these exuberant mansions that
have been lovingly restored. Having been a dry town since the day
Lancaster had been incorporated, there is only one restaurant and
no taverns.
Built in 1816, the red brick
Meeting House had been designed by
Charles Bullfinch.
Thayer Memorial Library has a stunning octagonal reading room with
a large dome over head. The Atlantic
Union College is located in Lancaster and offers many cultural events
to those in the area.
Academic excellence can be found through out the Lancaster region.
Lancaster has one elementary school and one middle school. The older
children attend the
Nashoba Valley Regional High School. Lancaster is also home to about
half a dozen private schools, including:
South Lancaster Academy,
Dr. Perkins School (a comprehensive service agency for children,
teenager, adults and the elderly), and
Atlantic Union College and a
Seventh Day Adventist school.
The residents of Lancaster absolutely love their town. The pride
they take in the littlest detail can be seen in everything they
do. Wouldn't you just love to be a part of that?
For information on Lancaster, MA real estate, call Evergreen Realty Associates at 978-422-8181.
Quick Facts
| Population |
7,490 |
| Government |
http://www.mass.gov
|
| County |
Worcester
|
| Tax Rate |
13.54% |
| Distance |
14
miles to Worcester
42 miles to Boston |
| Price Range |
$200,000
to $1,000,000 |
Quick Phone
Number List |
Telephone Directory |
| House of
Worship |
The
Village Church of Seventh Day Adventists
75 Sawyer Street
PO Box 866
South Lancaster, MA 01561
978-365-2754
Immaculate Conception Church
28 Packard St
Lancaster, MA 01523
978-365-6582 |
| Police
Dept. |
Lancaster
Police Dept.
1055 Main St
Lancaster, MA
978-365-2544 |
| Fire Dept. |
Lancaster Town
Fire Dept
1055 Main St
Lancaster, MA
978-368-3502 |
| Medical
Facilities |
UMass
Memorial Health Care: Clinton Hospital
201 Highland St,
Clinton, MA 01510 |
| Library |
Thayer
Memorial Library
717 Main Street
Lancaster, MA 01523
978-368-8928 |
| Schools |
Mary
Rowlandson Elementary
103 Hollywood Drive
Lancaster, MA 01523
978-368-8482
Luther Burbank
Middle School
Hollywood Drive
Lancaster, MA 01523
978-365-4558 |
| Dining |
Michael's Bridge Diner
57 Main St
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-0630 |
Lancaster Demographics
Housing Characteristics
|
2003
Number |
2003
Percent |
2008
Number |
2008
Percent |
| Total
Housing Units: |
2,202 |
|
2,301 |
|
| Owner
Occupied: |
1,668 |
76.16% |
1,743 |
79.19% |
| Renter
Occupied: |
439 |
20.84% |
458 |
20.81% |
Median and Average Household Incomes
|
1999 |
2003 |
2008 |
| Median
Household Income: |
$62,159 |
$68,004 |
$77,331 |
| Median
Household Effective Buying Income: |
|
$51,138 |
$56,832 |
| Average
Household Income: |
$72,963 |
$81,527 |
$92,679 |
Neighborhood
Information
Statistics:
| Total
Area, sq. miles |
28.20 |
| Land
Area, sq. miles |
27.675 |
| Population |
7,490 |
| Population
density per sq. mile |
271 |
For more information on Lancaster, click here for the state page or here for the town page.
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