Overview

Introduction to Walpole, Massachusetts

Walpole, Massachusetts is 12 miles W of Brockton, Massachusetts and 17 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Norfolk County. The town is part of the Boston metro area.

Walpole History

Walpole was originally resided by the Neponset Native American tribes. This area was a part of the town of Dedham. In 1724, Walpole was separated from Dedham and was incorporated as a town. It was named after Sir Robert Walpole, the first prime minister of Great Britain. The town began to develop after the American Revolutionary War. During the 1860s, the Norfolk County railroad connected the town to Boston and New York City. A number of churches were also established in Walpole during this time.

Walpole and nearby Attractions

  • Francis William Bird Park
  • Neponset River
  • Blue Hills Trailside Museum
  • F. Holland Day Historic House Museum

Things To Do In Walpole

There are several parks and playgrounds in Walpole. You can also enjoy the scenic views of the traversing streams across old granite bridges at Francis William Bird Park. In addition, the park offers four tennis courts, an outdoor stage and a basketball court. The town also includes shopping areas, theaters and restaurants.

Walpole Transportation

The nearest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport.

Walpole Higher Education

Babson College is nearby.

Demographics

People

Total Population6,401
Male Share of the Population51.4%
Female Share of the Population48.6%
Senior Citizens19.8%
Employed Population 16+3,147
Age of the Population42

Families

% of people married53.2%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher41.2%
Median Earnings25+$59,048
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$35,923
Median Earnings With High School Degree$46,833

Wealth

Median Family Income$126,563
% Above Poverty Level96%
% Below Poverty Level4%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time37 minutes
% Working from Home3.7%
% Walking and Biking to Work3.2%
% Using Public Transportation10.3%

Housing

People Living Alone38.8%
Median Gross Rent$1,224
Median House Value$412,000

Ancestry

Irish42.2%
Italian18%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)14.9%
English8.7%
Portuguese7.3%
Polish5.5%
German5.1%
French Except Basque3.5%
Arab1.9%
Greek1.6%
Canadian1.3%
Swedish1.2%
Jordanian1%
Scottish1%
Lebanese1%
Russian0.7%
Lithuanian0.5%
Finnish0.5%
Brazilian0.4%
Danishn0.4%
African0.4%
Ugandan0.4%
Welsh0.3%
Swiss0.2%
Haitian0.2%
US/American0.2%
West Indian0.2%
Norwegian0.2%
Latvian0.1%
Ukrainian0.1%
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Walpole Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyNorfolk County
Standard Zip Codes02081
Phone Area Codes78,15,08,774
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude42.13
Approximate Longitude-71.24

Walpole Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationWALPOLE 2
Distance1.7 miles
Jan Temp18 to 36 F
Apr Temp37 to 58 F
Jul Temp62 to 83 F
Oct Temp41 to 62 F
Annual Precip46.5 inches
StationWEST MEDWAY
Distance9.4 miles
Jan Temp13 to 38 F
Apr Temp35 to 59 F
Jul Temp60 to 84 F
Oct Temp37 to 64 F
Annual Precip48.7 inches
StationBROCKTON
Distance14.3 miles
Jan Temp18 to 38 F
Apr Temp37 to 58 F
Jul Temp61 to 83 F
Oct Temp40 to 63 F
Annual Precip48.2 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Foxborough5,912$81,648
Medfield6,776$155,278
Norwood29,201$114,007
Sharon5,655$146,741

Walpole Public Libraries

Walpole Public Library
143 SCHOOL ST.
Walpole, Massachusetts
(508) 660-7340

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Walpole Public Schools

Boyden
1852 Washington Street
ZIP: 2081
(508) 660-7216
Primary
Total Enrollment 419
Daniel Feeney Preschool Center
415 Elm Street
ZIP: 2081
(508) 660-7374
Primary
Total Enrollment 64
Eleanor N Johnson Middle
111 Robbins Road
ZIP: 2081
(508) 660-7242
Middle
Total Enrollment 422
Elm Street School
415 Elm Street
ZIP: 2081
(508) 660-7374
Primary
Total Enrollment 427
Fisher
65 Gould Street
ZIP: 2081
(508) 660-7234
Primary
Total Enrollment 452
Norfolk County Agricultural
400 Main Street
ZIP: 2081
(508) 668-0268
High
Total Enrollment 498
Walpole High
275 Common Street
ZIP: 2081
(508) 660-7257
High
Total Enrollment 1181
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