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Halifax, MA


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Halifax, Massachusetts

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.

The People and Families of Halifax

In Halifax, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Halifax had a median family income of $65,461.

Political Inclinations

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.

Halifax Housing

Of the housing in Halifax, approximately 91% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Halifax, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHalifax Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Halifax Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Halifax Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Halifax, MA

Comparing Halifax 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
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men85
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population64
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens45
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home42
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes35
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime64

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