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Pembroke, MA


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Pembroke, Massachusetts

Pembroke, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 10 miles NW of Plymouth, Massachusetts (center to center) and 23 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Brockton metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Pembroke is home to some 16,927 residents.

The People and Families of Pembroke

In Pembroke, about 63% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Pembroke are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pembroke had a median family income of $74,985.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($11,750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Pembroke. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Pembroke Housing

According to the 2000 census, 89% of the housing in Pembroke was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Pembroke, 91% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Pembroke Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Pembroke Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Pembroke Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Pembroke, MA

Comparing Pembroke 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women74
Age of the Population52
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime65

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