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Bellingham, Massachusetts

Introduction to Bellingham, Massachusetts

Bellingham, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 13 miles S of Framingham, Massachusetts and 28 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area. About 15,314 people live in Bellingham.

Bellingham History

There is not much historical evidence regarding any tribal communities in the land that became Bellingham. The region was very swampy in the past and was not considered worthy of settlement. However, things changed gradually and by 1718, the village petitioned for a separate identity. It was officially incorporated as a town on November 27, 1719. The region was originally named "Westham," but at the time of incorporation its name was changed to Bellingham. It was named in the honor of Richard Bellingham, the three time governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Bellingham and nearby Attractions

  • Bellingham Parks Department
  • Southwick's Zoo
  • Franklin Recreation
  • Chilson Park
  • Draper Park
  • Blackstone Parks & Recreation

Things To Do In Bellingham

The city has numerous well-maintained parks. These are great places to hang out with family members and friends. Food lovers can have a great time enjoying the popular dishes in the various restaurants dotting the city. There are also many historic sites worth visiting in and around the area.

Bellingham Transportation

The nearest major airport to Bellingham is Boston Logan International.

Bellingham Higher Education

Bryant college serves the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Bellingham Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Bellingham People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Bellingham Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Bellingham, MA

Comparing Bellingham 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 Men86
Well-Paid Single Women86
Male Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population52
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime94
Low Violent Crime87

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