Sturbridge is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 9,882 people and three associated neighborhoods, Sturbridge is the 185th largest community in Massachusetts.Unlike some towns, Sturbridge isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Sturbridge are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Sturbridge is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Sturbridge who work in management occupations (15.85%), sales jobs (10.30%), and healthcare (9.85%). Also of interest is that Sturbridge has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Sturbridge telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.92% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Sturbridge is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Sturbridge’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. In Sturbridge, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 35.41 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. The citizens of Sturbridge are among the most well-educated in the nation: 43.76% of adults in Sturbridge have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Sturbridge in 2022 was $52,983, which is middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $211,932 for a family of four. The people who call Sturbridge home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sturbridge residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Sturbridge include Irish, English, Italian, French, and French Canadian. The most common language spoken in Sturbridge is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.