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Halifax, Massachusetts is 10 miles W of Plymouth, Massachusetts (center to center) and 27 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Plymouth county. The town is part of the Brockton metro area. The population of Halifax is 7,500.
In Halifax, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Halifax had a median family income of $65,461.
Among Halifax political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $7,250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Halifax, approximately 91% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.
In Halifax, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Halifax to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
Ratings range from 
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| People Above Poverty |  | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | |  |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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