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South Ashburnham, MA

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Population
1,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
985 ft
Median Home Value
$370,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$126,071
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About South Ashburnham

South Ashburnham is a quiet, scenic village nestled in the rolling hills of North Central Massachusetts, just northwest of Fitchburg. Home to around 1,100 residents, it offers a peaceful countryside setting filled with wooded ridges, neighborhood ponds, and classic New England charm. As part of the larger Town of Ashburnham, it shares municipal services and local resources while retaining the cozy, unhurried atmosphere of a historic mill community.

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Families in South Ashburnham are part of the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District, attending John R. Briggs Elementary, Overlook Middle School, and Oakmont Regional High School. The area is a great fit for outdoor lovers, offering easy access to hiking trails, freshwater fishing, and year-round recreation at nearby Mount Wachusett. It serves as an appealing home base for anyone seeking quiet small-town living within an easy drive of everyday shopping in Gardner and commuter rail service into Boston.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.3rating

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