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Groveland, MA


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Groveland, Massachusetts

Groveland, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 2 miles SE of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 27 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Lawrence metropolitan area. Groveland has a population of 6,038.

The People and Families of Groveland

In Groveland, about 70% of adults are married. Lots of Groveland people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

You'll notice more men than women in Groveland compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Groveland had a median family income of $73,996.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Groveland gave more campaign money ($600) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Groveland is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Groveland Housing

Owners occupy 86% of the housing units in Groveland.

Commuting

In Groveland, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGroveland Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGroveland Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Groveland Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Groveland People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Groveland, MA

Comparing Groveland 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 Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men74
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Women63
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home42
Short Commute Times25
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents58
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime108

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