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Dighton, MA


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Dighton, Massachusetts

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.

The People and Families of Dighton

In Dighton, about 62% of adults are married. Many folks in Dighton are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Dighton Housing

Approximately 84% of housing in Dighton is owner-occupied. The town is known in Massachusetts for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Dighton, 96% of commuters drive to work.

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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