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Stoneham, MA


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Stoneham, Massachusetts

Stoneham, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 4 miles NW of Malden, Massachusetts (center to center) and 8 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area. Stoneham has a population of 22,219.

The People and Families of Stoneham

In Stoneham, about 55% of adults are married.

Stoneham benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stoneham had a median family income of $71,334. You could say that Stoneham is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Stoneham ($21,605). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Stoneham Housing

About 68% of housing units in Stoneham are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in Stoneham pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Stoneham, 88% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Stoneham Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Stoneham Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Stoneham Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Stoneham Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Stoneham People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Stoneham, MA

Comparing Stoneham 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 Women109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime75

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