Freetown, MA

Freetown, Massachusetts

Introduction to Freetown, Massachusetts

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

Freetown History

One of the oldest communities in the United States, Freetown was first settled in 1659. Assonet and Fall River were purchased from the Wampanoag Indians in an exchange known as Ye Freemen's Purchase. The city of Fall River and a portion of Acushnet were once included in this area. Freetown was officially incorporated in 1683. In the second half of the 17th century, this area was inhabited by Pilgrims and their descendants.

Freetown and nearby Attractions

• Town Beach
• Freetown State Forest
• Freetown Historical Society Museum
• Buttonwood Park Zoo
• Fall River Carousel

Things To Do In Freetown

The Freetown Historical Society Museum displays historic remnants relating to the history of the town. Children may enjoy a trip to the Buttonwood Park Zoo. Freetown has two public beaches, Porter Pastures and Town Beach. Freetown also has a number of parks, including Central Park, Bandstand Park, Hathaway Park and Memorial Park. Freetown State Forest offers trails for horseback riding and hiking. The state forest has a famous rock known as Profile Rock, which resembles Massasoit, leader of the Wampanoags.

Freetown Transportation

Boston Logan International is the nearest major airport.

Freetown Higher Education

The University of Massachusetts, Bristol Community College and Bridgewater State College are all accessible from Freetown.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Freetown, MA

Comparing Freetown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Freetown Almanac

Freetown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Freetown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Freetown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Freetown Colleges

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