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Mattapoisett, Massachusetts

Introduction to Mattapoisett, Massachusetts

Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 5 miles E of New Bedford, Massachusetts and 49 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts . The town’s population is approximately 6,268.

Mattapoisett History

The city derived its name from an American Indian term meaning "place of rest.” Indians who resided nearby used the land for fishing and rested at the shelter, a nearby spring. Mattapoisett was once a spiritual parish in Rochester. The early economy of this area originally centered upon ship building and whaling.

Mattapoisett and nearby Attractions

  • Cape Cod Children's Museum
  • Mattapoisett Museum and Carriage House
  • Nasketucket Bay State Reservation
  • Neds Point Beach
  • Bridge Village Heritage Park

Things To Do In Mattapoisett

Nearby museums include the New Bedford Art Museum, the New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Fall River Historical Society. The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society and the Woods Hole Aquarium are accessible from Mattapoisett as well. Swimming and other water sports can be enjoyed at Neds Point Beach and Long Beach. Nearby parks include Cushman Park and Fort Taber Park.

Mattapoisett Transportation

Air transportation is available from Logan International Airport.

Mattapoisett Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include the University of Massachusetts, Bridgewater State College, Bristol Community College and Roger Williams University, among others.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Mattapoisett Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Mattapoisett College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Mattapoisett Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Mattapoisett Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Mattapoisett Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Mattapoisett People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Mattapoisett, MA

Comparing Mattapoisett 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
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home63
Short Commute Times48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime65
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