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Braintree, Massachusetts


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Braintree, Massachusetts

Braintree, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 2 miles S of Quincy, Massachusetts (center to center) and 9 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area. Braintree has a population of 33,828.

The People and Families of Braintree

In Braintree, about 53% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Braintree. The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Braintree had a median family income of $73,417.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Braintree ($52,900). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Braintree Housing

About 78% of housing units in Braintree are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years.

Commuting

In Braintree, 87% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Braintree, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Braintree Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Braintree People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Braintree Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Braintree Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Braintree Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Braintree Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Braintree, MA

Comparing Braintree 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population107
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home42
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime71

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