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Rehoboth, MA


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Rehoboth, Massachusetts

Rehoboth, Massachusetts, in Bristol county, is 7 miles E of Pawtucket, Rhode Island (center to center) and 37 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Providence - Fall River - Warwick metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Rehoboth is home to some 10,172 residents.

The People and Families of Rehoboth

In Rehoboth, about 67% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Rehoboth are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Rehoboth are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rehoboth had a median family income of $71,992.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($15,650) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Rehoboth. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Rehoboth Housing

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

Commuting

In Rehoboth, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Rehoboth Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Rehoboth Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Rehoboth People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Rehoboth Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Rehoboth, MA

Comparing Rehoboth 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 Population98
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men62
Well-Paid Single Women63
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Rents33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime54

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