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Norfolk, Massachusetts

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

  • Massachusetts Correctional Institute Walpole
  • State Correctional Institute
  • Norfolk Grange Hall
  • Pine Grove Cemetery
  • Eagle Brook
  • Pine Grove Cemetery

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNorfolk Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNorfolk Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNorfolk People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Norfolk Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Norfolk Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Norfolk Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Norfolk Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Norfolk Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Norfolk College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Norfolk, MA

Comparing Norfolk 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Racial Diversity710
Age of the Population64
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109
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