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North Brookfield, MA


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North Brookfield, Massachusetts

North Brookfield, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 15 miles W of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 53 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Worcester metropolitan area. North Brookfield has a population of 4,683.

The People and Families of North Brookfield

In North Brookfield, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Brookfield had a median family income of $51,750.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among North Brookfield residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

North Brookfield Housing

In North Brookfield, 69% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i North Brookfield.

Commuting

In North Brookfield, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyNorth Brookfield Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%North Brookfield Affordability of Rents
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%North Brookfield People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%North Brookfield Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%North Brookfield Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%North Brookfield Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of North Brookfield, MA

Comparing North Brookfield 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
Well-Paid Single Men93
Well-Paid Single Women93
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens46
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better94
People Above Poverty95
Median Family Income92
College Educated Adults82

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use83
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
People Living Alone47
Affordability of Rents310
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Property Taxes310

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87

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