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Wales, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 19 miles E of Springfield, Massachusetts (center to center) and 62 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,737.
In Wales, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Wales had a median family income of $51,629.
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.
Wales isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.
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.
In Wales, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Wales to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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