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Hardwick

City in Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Hardwick, Massachusetts is a small, rural town set in the Quaboag region, known for its scenic countryside, historic communities, and strong agricultural roots. It offers visitors a quiet retreat with local charm, New England heritage, and access to outdoor recreation.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
2,920
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.35°, -72.20°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,125
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.4°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
-30.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1193 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
UWA
Distance
8 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.

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