Pepperell City is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The population was 11,497 in the 2010 census, and is projected to grow to 12,043 by 2020. The city is located on the confluence of two rivers, the Nissitissit River and the Nashua River. The town was founded about 302 years ago, and is a center of New England culture.
The median property value in Pepperell, MA is $300,000, which is 1.31 times higher than the national average. The homeownership rate in Pepperell, MA is 51.4%, which is lower than the national average of 64.3%. Most residents of Pepperell, MA live alone and commute to work in a car. The average commute time was 36.2 minutes. The average car ownership rate in Pepperell is two cars per household.
Poverty rates are important indicators of the economy, since they indicate the proportion of the population that lives below the poverty line. Lower poverty rates indicate a more prosperous society. The poverty rate in Pepperell is currently 1.4%, while that in nearby towns like Hooksett, MA and Westborough is 1.0%.
The town's population is diverse. Forty-seven percent of its residents are under the age of 18, whereas twenty-four percent are age sixty-four or older. The median age of residents is 35.