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Weston, MA


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Weston, Massachusetts

Weston, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 3 miles W of Waltham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 12 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Boston area. There are 11,469 residents in Weston.

The People and Families of Weston

In Weston, about 66% of adults are married. When people think of Weston, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families.

Women are better represented than men in Weston.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weston had a median family income of $181,041. Most of the residents of Weston tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Weston is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. Lots of residents of Weston prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Weston folks tended to give their money ($498,149) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Weston Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Weston that were owner-occupied was 86%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Weston, 79% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWeston Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWeston College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWeston Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWeston Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWeston People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Weston Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Weston Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Weston Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Weston, MA

Comparing Weston 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity69
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times36
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents23
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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