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Stoughton, Massachusetts

Introduction to Stoughton, Massachusetts

Stoughton, Massachusetts is 4 miles NW of Brockton, Massachusetts and 16 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Norfolk County. The town is part of the Boston metro area. The population of Stoughton is 27,149.

Stoughton History

In 1713, Stoughton was settled in for the first time. It was incorporated as a town in 1726 and was named after the first Chief Justice of Colonial Courts, William Stoughton. In fact, he was also the Chief Justice of the Salem Witch Trials. The oldest choral society of United States is also located in the town of Stoughton. Moreover, it was the first municipality of Massachusetts that declared itself a "No Place for Hate" town.

Stoughton and nearby Attractions

  • The Children's Adventure Playspace Project
  • Halloran Park
  • Ames Long Pond
  • 5 Wits – Tomb, an adventure tour inside a 3,000 year old Egyptian tomb
  • Boston Children's Museum

Things To Do In Stoughton

The town of Stoughton organizes swimming programs at the Ames Long Pond. You can also enjoy your leisure time at the basketball courts and horseshoe pits of the local parks. The town of Stoughton also offers barbeque spots and picnic areas.

Stoughton Transportation

Boston Logan International Airport is the nearest international airport.

Stoughton Higher Education

Babson College is nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Stoughton Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Stoughton Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Stoughton Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Stoughton Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Stoughton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Stoughton, MA

Comparing Stoughton 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
Age of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity39
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty96
People in Middle Class or Better96
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work26
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
People Living Alone56
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime104
Low Violent Crime42

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