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Lakeville, Massachusetts

Introduction to Lakeville, Massachusetts

Lakeville, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 8 miles SE of Taunton, Massachusetts (center to center) and 35 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. About 9,821 people live in Lakeville.

Lakeville History

First settled in 1717, Lakeville was originally part of Middleborough. Incorporated on May 13, 1853, it was named after the system of "lakes" in the area that include the Assawompset Pond, Long Pond, Great Quittacas Pond and Little Quittacas Pond, and Pocksha Pond. Lakeville is located in Plymouth County, which was founded in 1685.

Lakeville and Nearby Attractions

  • Long Pond
  • Massasoit State Park
  • Robbins Museum of Archaeology
  • Freetown Fall River State Forest
  • Children's Museum in Easton
  • Myles Standish Monument State Reservation

Things To Do In Lakeville

The Poquoy Brook Country Club, Heritage Hill Country Club, and Reservoir Heights Golf Club provide opportunities to play golf. The Lakeville Church of the Nazarene, Saint Martha and Saint Mary Church, and Mullein Hill Chapel are some of the local churches. The Freetown Fall River State Forest provides opportunities for horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, and hiking. The Fort Phoenix State Reservation, Bridge Village Heritage Park, and Myles Standish State Forest also close to Lakeville.

Lakeville Transportation

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport is in close proximity.

Lakeville Higher Education

The closest colleges to Lakeville include Bridgewater State College, Bristol Community College, and University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Lakeville People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Lakeville Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Lakeville Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Lakeville, MA

Comparing Lakeville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men74
Age of the Population74
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens34
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
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