Living here
Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates96.4%
College graduates59.7%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Wakefield Economic Development
Wakefield's Community and Economic Development Department supports local businesses (large and small) and positions the Town for regional economic development; it assists with site location, permitting, and steps to open a business, and aims to increase the commercial and industrial tax base.
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