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Introduction to Norfolk, Massachusetts
Norfolk, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 12 miles SE of Framingham, Massachusetts and 21 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Boston metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 10,460 people lived in Norfolk.
Norfolk History
The area of Norfolk was initially a tract of land owned by King Philip. The first settlers arrived here in in 1793, but it started growing rapidly only after a local minister, Rev. David Avery, was forced to leave the neighboring town of Wrentham. Rev. Avery and his supporters moved to Norfolk, and many others followed soon. Norfolk was incorporated in 1870.
Norfolk and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Norfolk
Norfolk offers a wide range of entertainment and amusement facilities. You can spend a relaxing evening in this town by strolling along the riverside. Eagle Brook, Stony Brook, Miller Brook and the Mill River are some of nature's watery wonders in Norfolk that are perfect for fishing and sailing. The Kingfisher Pond is also an attractive destnation for nature lovers.
Norfolk Transportation
Boston Logan International is the local major airport.
Norfolk Higher Education
Wellesley College offers higher education facilities.
Norfolk strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Norfolk to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing |  |  |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals |  | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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