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Berkley, MA


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Berkley, Massachusetts

Berkley, Massachusetts, in Bristol county, is 4 miles S of Taunton, Massachusetts (center to center) and 35 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. About 5,749 people people live in Berkley.

The People and Families of Berkley

In Berkley, about 68% of adults are married. Homes in Berkley tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Berkley is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Berkley had a median family income of $69,222. Berkley does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Berkley than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Berkley Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Berkley, about 95% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Berkley, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Berkley Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Berkley People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Berkley Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Berkley, MA

Comparing Berkley 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
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Well-Paid Single Men41
Age of the Population41
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity13
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime65
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