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Dighton, Massachusetts, in Bristol county, is 6 miles S of Taunton, Massachusetts (center to center) and 37 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Boston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,175 people in Dighton.
In Dighton, about 62% of adults are married. Many folks in Dighton are married and settled down.
In 2000, Dighton had a median family income of $64,792. Dighton has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the town living below the poverty line.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Dighton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 84% of housing in Dighton is owner-occupied. The town is known in Massachusetts for having lower rents than most places.
In Dighton, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Dighton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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