Sudbury, MA : Town Profile
(last updated:1st Quarter 2007)
Sudbury is a charming community located approximately 20 miles west of Boston, along the major highways of Route 20 in the south and Route 117 in the north, and bisected by Route 27. Rooted deeply in history, Sudbury is known for Longfellow's Inn, including The Redstone Schoolhouse where Mary brought her little lamb, the Grist Mill and the Martha Mary Chapel. The town is also noted for its excellent domestic underground water supply, excellent schools and well managed government. Sudbury is one of the older towns in the New England area, being incorporated in 1639, and it has one of the oldest and longest-running open meeting forms of government.
Source: Department of Housing and Community Development
Statistical Overview(compare with others) |
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| Land Area | 24.62 sq. miles |
| Population | 17,164 |
| Population Density (per sq. mile) | 697 |
Housing Overview(compare with others) |
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| Average Days on Market | 134 |
| Average Price | $630,000 |
| Percentage Change in Price Last Year | -7.50% |
| Property Tax Bill (average) | $8,956 |
| Property Tax Rate per $1,000 | $13.55 |
| Sold vs. List Price | 95.1% |
School Overview(compare with others) |
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| % 4-year college | 97.6 |
| MCAs Ranking English | 88 |
| MCAs Ranking Math | 84 |
| Per-Pupil spending | $11,591 |
| SAT Verbal/Math | 580/608 |