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Halifax, Massachusetts

Introduction to Halifax, Massachusetts

Halifax, Massachusetts is 10 miles W of Plymouth, Massachusetts (center to center) and 27 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. Situated in Plymouth County, the population of the town is 7,500.

Halifax History

Halifax was settled in 1669 by the Bosworth family, who came from Bosworth Fields in England. Halifax was a part of Plympton until 1734, when it was incorporated as a separate town. The community, which was named for Halifax, West Yorkshire in England, first saw railroad in the nineteenth century. The town is ub Plymouth County, which was founded in 1685.

Halifax and Nearby Attractions

  • Marine Museum at Fall River
  • John Quincy Adams Birthplace
  • Sandwich Glass Museum
  • Shawme - Crowell State Forest
  • Myles Standish Monument State Reservation

Things To Do In Halifax

Halifax has several parks and playgrounds such as the Richmond Park, Lyon Park, and Camp Ousamequin. The Halifax Country Club provides an opportunity to golf. Local churches include Lady of the Lake Church and Saint Davids Episcopal Church. Some nearby museums are the Adams National Historic Site, the William Hickling Prescott House, the Old Bridgewater Historical Society Museum, the Children's Museum in Easton, and the Marine Museum at Fall River.

Halifax Transportation

Air transportation is available from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

Halifax Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Bridgewater State College, Stonehill College, and Massasoit Community College.

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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