Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Charlton
Charlton, MA Area Guide
This colorful Massachusetts suburb is brimming with small-town feel
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Wooded
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Outdoors
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Charlton combines the charm of New England with a modest size that doesn’t feel too small. Located just 14 miles southwest of Worcester, families flock to Charlton for its peace and quiet and friendly community. This is a relatively sleepy town, with only a few restaurants and gathering spots along its Main Street. Locals love Tree House Brewing Company along U.S. Highway 20, but most residents travel to neighboring towns and the nearby city for a greater selection of amenities.
There’s a selection of townhome communities and apartments on offer in Charlton, most of which are surrounded by vibrant wooded areas that display that distinct seasons that New Englanders enjoy. Commuters will enjoy Charlton’s proximity to Interstate 90, making it easy to commute into the city for work.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$114,889
Average: $130,983
Education
3,989
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,908
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Charlton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Charlton, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
Public
Grades K-8
623 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
301 Students
Public
Grades K-8
623 Students
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,180 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mass Audubon's Pierpont Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
- Spencer State Forest
- Wells State Park
- Old Sturbridge Village
- Streeter Point Recreation Area
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Worcester Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.