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Nahant, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 3 miles SE of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) and 8 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Boston metropolitan area. Nahant has a population of 3,632.
In Nahant, about 54% of adults are married. Nahant offers a lot of one-person housing.
In 2000, Nahant had a median family income of $76,926. Nahant has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in the town than most places. Nahant enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Nahant gave more campaign money ($33,250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Nahant. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Nahant is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.
In Nahant, 87% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the town, try the public transportation system.
Nahant strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
Comparing Nahant to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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