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Lunenburg, Massachusetts

CDP · Worcester County

At a glance

2,057
Population
$494,800
Median home value (all homes)
63% above U.S. median
$556,706
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$109,662
Median household income
40% above U.S. median
31 min
Average commute
92.3%
Homes with broadband
0.11%
Locations with fiber available
1.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 124 — 24% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing81% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities47% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost15% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Alexander Academy Certificates
Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates93.9%
College graduates50%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lunenburg Economic Development
The Lunenburg Economic Development Committee is committed to promoting business development that will enhance the character, culture, and commerce in Lunenburg.
county Central Mass Reg. Planning Comm.
The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission is a regional planning agency serving 40 communities in Central Massachusetts. It provides transportation planning, GIS services, and regional collaboration and community planning.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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