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Middleborough, Massachusetts

Introduction to Middleborough, Massachusetts

Middleborough, Massachusetts is 9 miles E of Taunton, Massachusetts and 34 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Plymouth county. The town is part of the Brockton metro area. The population of Middleborough is 19,941.

Middleborough History

Middleborough was previously called Middlebury, which was the name of a place in England. Recently, the name was changed to Middleborough. During the war at the time of King Philip’s reign, the entire population of Middleborough took shelter in a fort near the Nemasket River. Later on, the populace withdrew to Plymouth colony. In their absence, the entire village was burned to the ground and it took several years before it was populated again.

Middleborough and nearby Attractions

  • Middleborough Waterworks
  • Titicut
  • Middleborough Townhall
  • Unitarian Universalist Church
  • Central Baptist Church
  • Perchade Cemetery

Things To Do In Middleborough

There are notable tourist places like churches and ancient worshipping venues scattered throughout Middleborough. Moreover, the lakes, swamps and reservoirs spread all around are also interesting tourist spots.

Middleborough Transportation

The closest airport is Boston Logan International.

Middleborough Higher Education

Bridgewater State College provides higher education.

Comparative Profile of Middleborough, MA

Comparing Middleborough 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
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men73
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Women63
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes35
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime54
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