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Braintree, MA


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Braintree, Massachusetts

Introduction to Braintree, Massachusetts

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

Braintree History

The city of Braintree was first colonized by Captain Wollaston in 1625. It was initially named Mount Wollaston. Later on, it was renamed as Merry Mount under the rule of Thomas Morton. The area was incorporated in 1640 and was named after the English town of Braintree. The city of Braintree is the birthplace of several renowned people including President John Quincy Adams, General Sylvanus Thayer (known as the Father of West Point), statesman John Hancock and President John Adams. Braintree was converted to a mayor-council government in January, 2008.

Braintree and nearby Attractions

  • Pond Meadow Park
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Adams National Historical Park: Visitor Center
  • G. Murray Smith Beach
  • Sunset Lake

Things To Do In Braintree

The city of Braintree encompasses several shopping centers, a billiards hall, two indoor racetracks, and a number of restaurants. You can also enjoy the parks of the city with their nature trails and bicycle paths. The other recreational activities include picnicking, fishing, boating and camping.

Braintree Transportation

Boston Logan International Airport is very close to Braintree.

Braintree Higher Education

Quincy College serves the area.

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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