Living here
Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates87.4%
College graduates16.8%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Spencer Economic Development
The Economic Development Committee researches Spencer's local economy and explores opportunities to enhance existing businesses and foster growing industries within the community. It collaborates with the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, and Board of Selectmen on bylaws and regulations, and works to market the community and promote investment.
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