Devens: Community & Culture
Community life in Devens is shaped by 1 library, 2 cultural organizations.
- 11.6 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Massachusetts 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | AYER PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (978) 772-8250 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 26 EAST MAIN ST., AYER MA 01432 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.4 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 716 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 2 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | MIDDLESEX WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 11 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Devens+MA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=01434 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=01434 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=01434 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=01434 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 1,381 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 1,238 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 81 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 560 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Attractions (1)
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 6.40 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 11 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 41.76 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 7 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 2 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D