Sutton

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Sutton, MA Area Guide

The gem of the Blackstone Valley

Rural Historic Charming Scenic Peaceful Affordable Close-Knit

Nestled in the heart of the Blackstone Valley, Sutton is a pastoral community brimming with natural beauty and small-town allure. Located between the city of Worcester and the Rhode Island border, Sutton offers a tranquil atmosphere and a strong sense of community fostered by an array of family-friendly events, seasonal celebrations, and local committee and board meetings.

Sutton is highly regarded for its scenic environment and the many recreational opportunities it affords. The community is home to Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, Singletary Lake, Manchaug Pond, and the Black River. Families and commuters alike are drawn to Sutton for its tranquil vibe, top-notch schools, and close proximity to larger cities like Worcester and Boston.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$128,669

Average: $153,859

Education

3,279

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,823

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

46 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

21%

Housing Distribution

Sutton has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%

Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Sutton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

293 Students

Sutton Early Learning

Public

Grades PK-5

307 Students

Sutton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

318 Students

Sutton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

336 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
  • Douglas State Forest
  • Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
  • Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Mass Audubon's Pierpont Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

Airports

  • Worcester Regional
  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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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.