Braintree Town, MA

Living in Braintree Town

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Bikeability 75
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Walkability 59
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Commute 14
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Public Transit 81
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Affordability 20
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 68
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Schools 77
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Residents

37k Population +2.1k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
43% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian14%
Black3%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate25%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$97k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
38  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more16%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van77%
Public transportation16%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$456k Median Home Value +$81k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$351 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K27%
$500K to $749K32%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene32%
LP gas1%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Braintree Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Norfolk County21

Property Crime in Braintree Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Norfolk County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump40%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 14
Feb 30 4 12
Mar 37 5 9
Apr 48 4 3
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 42 5 2
Dec 32 5 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Braintree Town

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding23
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Braintree Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Braintree Town, MA

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Thayer Academy
0 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Braintree Town, MA

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Curry College
6 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Braintree Town, MA

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South Shore Hospital
3 miles, SE
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Carney Hospital
6 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Braintree Town, MA

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