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Raynham, Massachusetts

Introduction to Raynham, Massachusetts

Raynham, Massachusetts is 2 miles N of Taunton, Massachusetts and 28 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Bristol county. The town is part of the Brockton metro area. The population of Raynham is 11,739.

Raynham History

The earliest settlers came to Raynham in 1639. At that time it was a part of Taunton. It was one of the earliest sites that had ironworks in America. The area was incorporated as Raynham in 1731; its name was based on the name of an English town, Rainham.

Raynham and nearby Attractions

  • Raynham Racetrack
  • Raynham Townhall
  • Saint Anns Church
  • Forge River Reservoir
  • Brockton Country Club

Things To Do In Raynham

The town’s recreation department plans and arranges a number of recreational and educational activities for adults as well as children. The Borden Colony complex, which is spread over an area of 300 acres, has baseball, soccer and softball fields. It also has huge areas of farmlands and forests. People go for fishing, boating, picnicking and ice skating at Johnson’s Pond, depending on the time of year.

Raynham Transportation

Boston Logan International Airport provides facilities for air-transportation.

Raynham Higher Education

The local college is Bridgewater State College.

High Points

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

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People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Raynham People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Raynham, MA

Comparing Raynham 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 Women75
Well-Paid Single Men73
Age of the Population74
Female Share of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens46
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Affordability of Rents23
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime31

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