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Carver, Massachusetts


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Carver, Massachusetts

Carver, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 7 miles SW of Plymouth, Massachusetts (center to center) and 36 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Boston metropolitan area. Carver has a population of 11,163.

The People and Families of Carver

In Carver, about 62% of adults are married. Lots of Carver people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carver had a median family income of $61,738.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Carver gave more campaign money ($200) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Carver Housing

Owners occupy 92% of the housing units in Carver. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low.

Commuting

In Carver, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Carver Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Carver, MA

Comparing Carver 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 Population76
Well-Paid Single Men73
Age of the Population64
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Women63
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work34
Working at Home31
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime76

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