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Rockland, MA


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Rockland, Massachusetts

Rockland, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 5 miles NE of Brockton, Massachusetts (center to center) and 17 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 17,670 people people live in Rockland.

The People and Families of Rockland

In Rockland, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockland had a median family income of $60,088.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($15,050) in Rockland than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Rockland Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Rockland, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Rockland, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of Rockland, MA

Comparing Rockland 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 Women86
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Men75
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Age of the Population52
Senior Citizens45
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty73
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work45
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime65

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