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Weymouth, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 11 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Boston metropolitan area. Weymouth contains a population of approximately 53,988.
In Weymouth, about 51% of adults are married.
In 2000, Weymouth had a median family income of $64,083. In Weymouth, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Weymouth favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $20,150. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Weymouth has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.
In Weymouth, 88% of commuters drive to work. In Weymouth, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Comparing Weymouth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
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| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | |  |
| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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