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New Braintree, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 17 miles W of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 54 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 927.
In New Braintree, about 68% of adults are married. New Braintree is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.
Interestingly, New Braintree is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, New Braintree had a median family income of $60,417. To its credit, the people in New Braintree value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the town is the share of people in it who work at home.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in New Braintree ($800). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 86% of housing units in New Braintree are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Typical rents in New Braintree are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.
In New Braintree, 91% of commuters drive to work.
New Braintree strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing New Braintree to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| College Educated Adults | |  |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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