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Whitman, Massachusetts

Introduction to Whitman, Massachusetts

Whitman, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 4 miles E of Brockton, Massachusetts (center to center) and 20 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Brockton metropolitan area. Whitman contains a population of approximately 13,882.

Whitman History

This town was initially settled by Europeans in 1670. It was the southern parish of Abington and was also known as Little Comfort, before it was renamed Whitman in 1886. The town was incorporated in 1875. It was widely renowned for its shoemaking industry in the past; in fact, it was home to around twenty shoe making factories at one point in time.

Whitman and nearby Attractions

  • Hobart's Meadows Area
  • Hardings Pond
  • Whitman Town Park
  • Peaceful Meadows Farm Stand

Things To Do In Whitman

Whitman is an ideal destination for lovers of nature. It offers vast stretches of well maintained parks where one can go for hiking, biking, horse riding, fishing and hunting. There are basketball courts and baseball fields for sports lovers. The Hardings Pond offers attractive views and is home to many forms of wildlife. It is also a popular fishing and skating area.

Whitman Transportation

The General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport provides air transport.

Whitman Higher Education

Residents can easily access higher education at Massasoit Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Whitman Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Whitman Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Whitman, MA

Comparing Whitman 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 Men86
Well-Paid Single Women86
Male Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population41
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home31
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

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