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Freetown, MA


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Freetown, Massachusetts

Freetown, Massachusetts, in Bristol county, is 7 miles NE of Fall River, Massachusetts (center to center) and 39 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 8,472.

The People and Families of Freetown

In Freetown, about 65% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Freetown. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Freetown.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Freetown had a median family income of $69,368.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Freetown residents, with $12,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Freetown Housing

In Freetown, 89% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Freetown, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Freetown Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Freetown, MA

Comparing Freetown 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 Population109
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men63
Well-Paid Single Women62
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty85
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times37
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime83
Low Violent Crime42
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