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Attleboro, Massachusetts


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Attleboro, Massachusetts

Attleboro, Massachusetts, in Bristol county, is 6 miles NE of Pawtucket, Rhode Island (center to center) and 30 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick area. There are 42,068 residents in Attleboro.

The People and Families of Attleboro

In Attleboro, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Attleboro had a median family income of $59,112.

Political Inclinations

Attleboro folks tended to give their money ($16,900) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Attleboro Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Attleboro that were owner-occupied was 64%.

Commuting

In Attleboro, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Attleboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Attleboro Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Attleboro, MA

Comparing Attleboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population62
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times47
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime83
Low Violent Crime63

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