Living in Shrewsbury (Massachusetts)
Shrewsbury (Massachusetts) is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 33,893 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 3%, #268 of 12,111), people who put healthcare first (top 8%, #746 of 9,474), commuters (top 11%, #623 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Shrewsbury (Massachusetts)
- It is part of Greater Worcester, 8 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 05 min and sets around 22:18; in late June it sets around 2:27.
How Shrewsbury (Massachusetts) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #1,269 of 11,898 | #39 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #3,120 of 9,771 | #4 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #2,043 of 8,006 | #7 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #1,250 of 6,237 | #7 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,327 of 9,474 | #230 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #1,034 of 9,474 | #113 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,598 of 10,762 | #253 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 61 | #1,449 of 4,537 | #97 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 63 | #1,493 of 4,444 | #106 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 66 | #1,418 of 3,053 | #85 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,485 of 7,271 | #53 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #623 of 6,227 | #42 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 63 | #1,354 of 3,933 | #105 of 207 | Map |
| Student | 70 | #862 of 2,119 | #65 of 112 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 53 | #1,875 of 8,006 | #3 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #5,899 of 12,111 | #12 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 59 | #1,543 of 4,114 | #110 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #1,756 of 7,271 | #143 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #746 of 9,474 | #102 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #11,185 of 18,063 | #375 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 18 | #9,266 of 16,523 | #393 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #12,678 of 18,063 | #299 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 73 | #1,333 of 16,523 | #126 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 72 | #2,082 of 21,167 | #138 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #268 of 12,111 | #49 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 70 | #1,908 of 12,111 | #145 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #1,776 of 4,750 | #114 of 248 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hamilton Worcester 6 km
- Northborough 6 km
- Worcester (Massachusetts) 8 km
- West Boylston 10 km
- Grafton (Massachusetts) 10 km
- Millbury (Massachusetts) 12 km
- Clinton (Massachusetts) 14 km
- Holden (Massachusetts) 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.