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Wales, MA


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Wales, Massachusetts

Wales, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 19 miles E of Springfield, Massachusetts (center to center) and 62 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Worcester metropolitan area. Wales has a population of 1,737.

The People and Families of Wales

In Wales, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wales had a median family income of $51,629.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Wales residents, with $300. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Wales isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Wales Housing

In Wales, 85% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Wales, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyWales Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWales Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Wales Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Wales People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Wales, MA

Comparing Wales 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 Women93
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men82
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty108
People in Middle Class or Better95
Median Family Income82
College Educated Adults61

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use72
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work21
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Affordability of Rents14
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime910
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