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Dighton, Massachusetts

Introduction to Dighton, Massachusetts

Dighton, Massachusetts, in Bristol county, is 6 miles S of Taunton, Massachusetts (center to center) and 37 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 6,175 people who live in the town.

Dighton History

The town of Dighton is the geographic and rural economic center of the county. Originally Dighton was a part of Taunton's South Purchase, but it separated in 1672 and incorporated in 1712. It was named after Frances Dighton Williams, the wife of an elderly resident. Initially, it was a shipbuilding community, but today, many different kinds of trades prosper in the region.

Dighton and Nearby Attractions

  • Gov. Stephen Hopkins House
  • Beavertail Lighthouse Museum
  • Bridge Village Heritage Park
  • Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
  • Wachusett Mountain

Things To Do In Dighton

Some of the museums near Dighton are Beavertail Lighthouse Museum, Children's Museum in Easton, and the Fall River Historical Society. Popular historical sites include the Gov. Stephen Hopkins House, Roger Williams National Memorial, and the Slater Mill Historic Site. Several parks for outdoor recreation are also nearby including, Beavertail State Park, Bridge Village Heritage Park, and Demarest Lloyd Memorial State Park. Other attractions include Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Buttonwood Park Zoo, and Fall River Carousel.

Dighton Transportation

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Dighton Higher Education

Andover Newton Theological School, Art Institute of Boston, and Bay State College are colleges close to Dighton.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Dighton Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Dighton Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Dighton People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Dighton Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Dighton, MA

Comparing Dighton 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 Population87
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women74
Age of the Population75
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity13

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 Better109
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents59
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime96
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