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Population in July 2007: 33,951.
Males: 15,993  (47.1%)
Females: 17,958  (52.9%)
Median resident age:

40.0 years
Massachusetts median age:

36.5 years

Zip codes: 02184.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $112,429 (it was $61,822 in 2000)
Braintree:

$112,429
MA:

$89,645

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $55,572 (it was $28,667 in 2000)

Braintree CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $559,007 (it was $210,300 in 2000)
Braintree:

$559,007
MA:

$480,600

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $746,596; detached houses: $770,761; townhouses or other attached units: $728,545; in 2-unit structures: $613,863; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $792,888; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $581,389; mobile homes: $249,906
March 2022 cost of living index in Braintree: 146.2 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Braintree, MA (2000)
    • 31,43893.3%White alone
    • 1,0433.1%Asian alone
    • 3941.2%Hispanic
    • 3771.1%Black alone
    • 2790.8%Two or more races
    • 1280.4%Other race alone
    • 310.09%American Indian alone
    • 80.02%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Braintree detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Braintree, Massachusetts as of December 11, 2023.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Braintree is 6,790 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Braintree by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020
Murders
(per 100,000)		1
(2.9)		0
(0.0)		2
(5.7)		1
(2.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(2.7)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		2
(5.9)		6
(17.4)		7
(20.0)		2
(5.6)		2
(5.6)		2
(5.5)		5
(13.7)		2
(5.4)		5
(13.2)		5
(13.3)		2
(5.3)		0
(0.0)		3
(8.1)		1
(2.7)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		26
(76.1)		7
(20.3)		15
(42.8)		10
(28.0)		21
(58.4)		15
(41.3)		18
(49.3)		13
(35.1)		4
(10.6)		6
(15.9)		5
(13.3)		8
(21.4)		4
(10.8)		4
(10.7)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		79
(231.4)		40
(116.0)		58
(165.5)		48
(134.3)		46
(127.9)		13
(35.8)		60
(164.4)		73
(196.9)		115
(304.5)		79
(209.7)		41
(109.1)		44
(117.8)		38
(102.3)		79
(211.9)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		115
(336.8)		82
(237.7)		104
(296.7)		119
(332.9)		89
(247.5)		133
(366.3)		97
(265.8)		97
(261.7)		92
(243.6)		48
(127.4)		45
(119.7)		49
(131.2)		53
(142.7)		37
(99.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		762
(2,232)		857
(2,484)		815
(2,325)		769
(2,151)		712
(1,980)		531
(1,462)		657
(1,800)		675
(1,821)		539
(1,427)		568
(1,508)		584
(1,554)		410
(1,098)		417
(1,123)		266
(713.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		45
(131.8)		56
(162.3)		45
(128.4)		48
(134.3)		37
(102.9)		37
(101.9)		26
(71.2)		30
(80.9)		24
(63.5)		48
(127.4)		36
(95.8)		29
(77.7)		17
(45.8)		20
(53.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)		1
(2.9)		2
(5.8)		2
(5.7)		2
(5.6)		0
(0.0)		2
(5.5)		1
(2.7)		1
(2.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(5.4)		1
(2.7)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index203.0172.2197.4165.4152.3116.2154.9151.9153.9136.8108.389.388.792.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Braintree, MA

Crime rate in Braintree detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 102 (84 officers - 78 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.23
Massachusetts average:

2.53
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Ancestries: Irish (41.1%), Italian (20.0%), English (10.1%), German (4.2%), United States (4.1%), Scottish (3.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1640

Elevation: 90 feet

Land area: 13.4 square miles.

Population density: 2,533 people per square mile   (average).

Braintree, Massachusetts map

2,714 residents are foreign born (3.9% Europe, 2.2% Asia, 0.9% Latin America).

This place:

8.1%
Massachusetts:

12.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Braintree CDP:

1.0% ($2,109)
Massachusetts:

1.3% ($2,336)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Weymouth, MA (2.8 miles , pop. 53,988).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (9.0 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (176.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Braintree Town, MA (0.6 miles ),
Weymouth, MA (1.7 miles ),
Weymouth Town, MA (1.7 miles ),
Quincy, MA (1.9 miles ),
Randolph, MA (1.9 miles ),
Holbrook, MA (2.1 miles ),
Milton, MA (2.2 miles ),
Hingham, MA (2.5 miles )

Latitude: 42.21 N, Longitude: 71.00 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +10,250 (+30.4%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 3,696 (22.1%)

Area codes: 781, 339

Distribution of median household income in Braintree, MA in 2021
Braintree satellite photo by USGS

Braintree tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 12 buildings, average cost: $389,600
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $255,000
  • 2019: 11 buildings, average cost: $288,400
  • 2018: 13 buildings, average cost: $309,900
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $384,500
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $260,800
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $800,000
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $260,800
  • 2013: 9 buildings, average cost: $240,700
  • 2012: 16 buildings, average cost: $258,300
  • 2011: 13 buildings, average cost: $210,400
  • 2010: 13 buildings, average cost: $334,400
  • 2009: 10 buildings, average cost: $261,100
  • 2008: 10 buildings, average cost: $304,700
  • 2007: 21 buildings, average cost: $202,500
  • 2006: 16 buildings, average cost: $221,300
  • 2005: 21 buildings, average cost: $234,200
  • 2004: 25 buildings, average cost: $182,300
  • 2003: 22 buildings, average cost: $201,500
  • 2002: 22 buildings, average cost: $204,500
  • 2001: 48 buildings, average cost: $122,400
  • 2000: 33 buildings, average cost: $171,600
  • 1999: 30 buildings, average cost: $185,100
  • 1998: 33 buildings, average cost: $160,100
  • 1997: 34 buildings, average cost: $167,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Braintree, MA residents
Average permit cost in Braintree, MA
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.3%
Massachusetts:

3.9%
Most common industries in Braintree, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.9%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.3%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.0%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (14.1%)
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Social assistance (3.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (2.8%)
Most common occupations in Braintree, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Computer specialists (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Computer specialists (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Registered nurses (5.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.5%)
  • Computer specialists (3.4%)

Average climate in Braintree, Massachusetts

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Braintree, Massachusetts environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 76.2. This is about average.

City:

76.2
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.238. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.238
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 8.04. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.04
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.527. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.527
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 29.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 8.64. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.64
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Braintree-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Massachusetts state average. It is 51% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.4 miles away from the Braintree place center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.1 miles away from the place center injured 17 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Braintree-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 207.5 miles away from Braintree center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 209.2 miles away from Braintree center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 94.3 miles away from Braintree center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 97.6 miles away from Braintree center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 208.6 miles away from Braintree center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 217.6 miles away from Braintree center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Norfolk County (31) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 13

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 5, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Explosion: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Water Main Break: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Braintree topographic map

Main business address for: HAEMONETICS CORP (SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS), CLEAN HARBORS INC (HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT).

Hospitals in Braintree:

  • BRAINTREE HOSP (250 POND ST)
  • HEALTHSOUTH BRAINTREE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (250 POND STREET)
  • HOSPICE OF THE SOUTH SHORE (THE) (100 BAY STATE DRIVE, BOX 334)
  • KINDRED HOSPITAL NORTHEAST - BRAINTREE (2001 WASHINGTON STREET)
  • MASSACHUSETTS RESPIRATORY HOSPITAL (2001 WASHINGTON ST)

Home Health Centers in Braintree:

  • ALPHA HOME HEALTH NETWORK, INC (35 BRAINTREE HILL OFFICE PARK, STE 307)
  • MASS RESPIRATORY HOSP HC (2001 WASHINGTON STREET)
  • SOUTH SHORE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION (100 BAY STATE DRIVE P O BOX 90)

Nursing Homes in Braintree:

  • ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BRAINTREE (175 GROVE STREET)
  • BRAINTREE MANOR REH AND NSG CTR (1102 WASHINGTON ST)
  • ELIHU WHITE NURS AND REHAB CENTER (95 COMMERCIAL ST)
  • FRANKLIN NURSING HOME (149 FRANKLIN ST)
  • FRANVALE NURSING HOME (20 POND ST)
  • HOLLINGSWORTH REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (1120 WASHINGTON STREET)
  • JOHN SCOTT HOUSE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (233 MIDDLE STREET)
  • JOHN SCOTT HSE NRSG AND REHAB CTR (233 MIDDLE ST)
  • KINDRED NURSING AND REHABILITATION-BRAINTREE (1102 WASHINGTON STREET)
  • RESTHAVEN NURSING HOME (155 QUINCY AVE)
  • ROYAL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (95 COMMERCIAL STREET)

Amtrak stations near Braintree:

  • 8 miles: ROUTE 128 (WESTWOOD, UNIVERSITY AVE. & RTE. 128) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 11 miles: BOSTON (SO. STA) (BOSTON, ATLANTIC AVE. & SUMMER ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities and snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 11 miles: BACK BAY (BOSTON, 145 DARTMOUTH ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

College/University in Braintree:

  • University of Phoenix-Boston Campus (Full-time enrollment: 201; Location: 19 Granite Street; Private, for-profit; Website: www.phoenix.edu; Offers Master's degree)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Braintree:

  • Quincy College (about 3 miles; Quincy, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,184)
  • Curry College (about 7 miles; Milton, MA; FT enrollment: 2,586)
  • University of Massachusetts-Boston (about 8 miles; Boston, MA; FT enrollment: 12,625)
  • Massasoit Community College (about 10 miles; Brockton, MA; FT enrollment: 5,442)
  • Wentworth Institute of Technology (about 11 miles; Boston, MA; FT enrollment: 4,418)
  • Northeastern University (about 11 miles; Boston, MA; FT enrollment: 27,758)
  • MCPHS University (about 11 miles; Boston, MA; FT enrollment: 5,491)

Public high school in Braintree:

  • BRAINTREE HIGH (Students: 1,549, Location: 128 TOWN STREET, Grades: PK-12)

Private high schools in Braintree:

  • THAYER ACADEMY (Students: 692, Location: 745 WASHINGTON ST, Grades: 6-12)
  • ARCHBISHOP WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 535, Location: 80 INDEPENDENCE AVE, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Braintree:

  • EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 679, Location: 305 RIVER ST., Grades: 6-8)
  • SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 553, Location: 232 PEACH STREET, Grades: 6-8)
  • HOLLIS (Students: 473, Location: 482 WASHINGTON STREET, Grades: KG-5)
  • LIBERTY (Students: 443, Location: 49 PROCTOR RD, Grades: 1-5)
  • ARCHIE T MORRISON (Students: 422, Location: 260 LIBERTY STREET, Grades: KG-5)
  • HIGHLANDS (Students: 377, Location: 144 WILDWOOD AVENUE, Grades: 1-5)
  • MARY E FLAHERTY SCHOOL (Students: 352, Location: 99 LAKESIDE DR, Grades: KG-5)
  • DONALD ROSS (Students: 317, Location: 20 HAYWARD STREET, Grades: 1-5)

Private elementary/middle schools in Braintree:

  • ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL (Students: 348, Location: 850 WASHINGTON ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 142, Location: 25 BROW AVE, Grades: PK-5)
  • SOUTH SHORE SDA SCHOOL (Students: 19, Location: 250 WASHINGTON ST, Grades: 1-8)
See full list of schools located in Braintree

Library in Braintree:

  • THAYER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,346,393; Location: 798 WASHINGTON STREET; 107,021 books; 7,022 audio materials; 8,848 video materials; 13 local licensed databases; 34 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 243 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Don't forget Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree
  • Archbishop Williams High School (students 650; location 80 Independence Ave; grades 9-12)
  • Technical School: Clark University Computer Career Institute www.clarktrain.com

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Braintree: Braintree Station (A), Braintree Five Corners Center (B), South Shore Plaza (C), Campanelli Industrial Park (D), N E Hollis Memorial Golf Course (E), Ridge Raquet Club (F), Braintree Fire Department Station 3 (G), Braintree Fire Department Station 2 (H), Southworth Library (I), Braintree Historical Society Library (J), Gloria Santos Media Center (K), Braintree Fire Department Station 1 Headquarters (L), Braintree High School Media Center (M), Ridge Arena (N), Braintree Townhall (O), Thayer House (P), Thayer Public Library (Q). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Kings Shopping Center (1), Tedeschi Shopping Center (2), Braintree Five Corners Center Shopping Center (3), Burlington Plaza Shopping Center (4), Pearl Plaza Shopping Center (5), South Shore Plaza Shopping Center (6), Tedeschi Plaza Shopping Center (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Braintree: HAEMONETICS CORP (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Braintree include: Union Congregational Church (A), Seventh Day Adventist Church (B), Saint Thomas More Church (C), Saint Francis of Assisi Church (D), Greater Grace Church (E), First Congregational Church (F), First Baptist Church of Braintree (G), Emmanuel Parish Episcopal Church (H), Church of Abundant Life (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Lakeside Cemetery (1), Pond Street Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Cranberry Pond (A), Great Pond (B), Ames Pond (C), Hollingsworth Pond (D), Sunset Lake (E), Pond Meadow Lake Reservoir (F), Pond Meadow Pond (G), Old Quincy Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Smelt Brook (A), Hayward Creek (B), Blue Hill River (C), Cochato River (D), Monatiquot River (E), Farm River (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Braintree include: Watson Park (1), Weymouth-Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation Area (2), Dyer Hill Playground (3), Hollis Field (4), Frenchs Commons (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Braintree Historical Society Inc (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 786 Washington Street), Off Track Betting (Amusement & Theme Parks; 16 River Street), Destination 2000 Travel Collection (346 Washington Street Suite 340), AMC Braintree 10 (121 Grandview Road), Caribbean Travel Network (Tours & Charters; 84 Hollis Avenue).

Hotels: Hampton Inn Boston-Braintree (215 Wood Rd), Days Inn (190 Wood Rd), Gremor Hospitality Management Services Inc (140 Wood Road Suite 200), Caribbean Travel Network (84 Hollis Avenue), Motel 6 (125 Union Street), Extended Stayamerica (20 Rockdale Street), Candlewood Suites (235 Wood Rd), Sheraton Braintree Hotel (37 Forbes Rd).

Birthplace of: Jim Calhoun - Basketball player and coach, John Adams - (1735-1826), second President of the United States, John Hancock - (1737-1793), early statesman, large signature, John Quincy Adams - (1767-1848), sixth President of the United States, Bobby Allen - NHL player (New Jersey Devils, born: Nov 14, 1978), Brian Eklund - Ice hockey player, Galen Porter - NYPD police captain who participated in the New York Draft Riots., Mark Dery - Journalist, Jack Manning (baseball) - Major League Baseball player, Alexander De Witt - Politician.

Norfolk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Braintree and their reported violations in the past:

BRAINTREE WATER AND SEWER DEPT. (Address: ATTN: LOU DUTTON , Population served: 33,600, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-29-2013)
  • 24 regular monitoring violations
HERITAGE VILLAGE MOBILE PARK (Address: SUITE 201 , Population served: 160, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (SEP-23-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (2 times from JUN-01-2011 to SEP-23-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (2 times from JUL-08-2009 to SEP-23-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (2 times from MAY-26-2009 to SEP-23-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Braintree that have no violations reported:

  • TRI TOWN WATER BOARD (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Surface water)
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Massachusetts:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.5%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.9%
Whole state:

5.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

3.8%
Whole state:

9.3%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

1.7%
Whole state:

4.4%

People in group quarters in Braintree in 2000:

  • 644 people in nursing homes
  • 40 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
  • 38 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 38 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 32 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 24 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 23 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped
  • 8 people in religious group quarters

Banks with most branches in Braintree (2011 data):

  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Grove Street Branch, Braintree Five Corners Branch, Braintree Branch, Braintree Stop & Shop Plaza Branch. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
  • The Braintree Co-operative Bank: Braintree Branch at 372 Washington Street, branch established on 1975/09/15; The Braintree Co-Operative Bank at 1010 Washington Street, branch established on 1889/01/01. Info updated 2012/02/15: Bank assets: $237.1 mil, Deposits: $216.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Braintree Bancorp Mhc
  • Bank of America, National Association: South Braintree Branch at 10 Tremont Street, branch established on 1945/11/19; South Shore Plaza Branch at 250 Granite Street, branch established on 1994/07/18. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Rockland Trust Company: Washington Street Branch at 405 Washington Street, branch established on 1988/02/04. Info updated 2009/05/20: Bank assets: $4,974.4 mil, Deposits: $3,903.9 mil, headquarters in Rockland, MA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 67 total offices, Holding Company: Independent Bank Corp.
  • South Shore Savings Bank: Braintree Branch at 501 John Mahar Highway, branch established on 1998/06/15. Info updated 2011/08/26: Bank assets: $950.4 mil, Deposits: $661.6 mil, headquarters in South Weymouth, MA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: South Shore Bancorp Mhc
  • Century Bank and Trust Company: Braintree Branch at 705 Granite Street, branch established on 1993/03/26. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $2,740.5 mil, Deposits: $2,148.1 mil, headquarters in Somerville, MA, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Century Bancorp, Inc.
  • TD Bank, National Association: Braintree Granite Street Branch at 44 Granite Street, branch established on 2005/07/05. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • Sovereign Bank, National Association: Braintree Branch at One Rockdale Street, branch established on 1966/08/01. Info updated 2012/01/31: Bank assets: $78,146.9 mil, Deposits: $48,042.9 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 718 total offices, Holding Company: Banco Santander, S.A.
  • Eastern Bank: Braintree Branch at 51 Commercial Street, branch established on 1980/05/10. Info updated 2011/03/30: Bank assets: $7,812.9 mil, Deposits: $6,295.8 mil, headquarters in Boston, MA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 94 total offices, Holding Company: Eastern Bank Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Braintree:

Marital status in Braintree, MA
  • Never married: 28.4%
  • Now married: 56.1%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

For population 25 years and over in Braintree:

  • High school or higher: 91.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Massachusetts average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Braintree:

(Braintree, Massachusetts Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Braintree, MA (based on Norfolk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic355,32152
Mainline Protestant33,086115
Other30,59375
Evangelical Protestant11,32389
Orthodox3,5399
None236,988-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 108
Norfolk County:

1.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 6
Here:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 134
This county:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 103
Here:

1.57 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 556
Here:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

8.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Norfolk County:

7.1%
Massachusetts:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Norfolk County:

19.1%
Massachusetts:

22.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.9%
State:

16.5%

8.01% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($110,572 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.01%
Massachusetts average:

6.35%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($78 average AGI)
Norfolk County:

0.01%
Massachusetts average:

0.01%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Suffolk County, MA  2.45% ($108,323 average AGI)
from Middlesex County, MA  1.44% ($133,728)
from Plymouth County, MA  0.82% ($79,265)


8.55% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($128,358 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.55%
Massachusetts average:

7.18%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($348 average AGI)
Norfolk County:

0.01%
Massachusetts average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Suffolk County, MA  1.49% ($125,164 average AGI)
to Middlesex County, MA  1.29% ($128,115)
to Plymouth County, MA  1.14% ($98,759)
Businesses in Braintree, MA
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven2Journeys1
ALDO2Juicy Couture1
AT&T2Justice1
Abercrombie & Fitch1Kmart1
Abercrombie Kids1Lane Bryant1
Ace Hardware1Lane Furniture1
Aeropostale1LensCrafters1
American Eagle Outfitters2Macy's1
Ann Taylor2Marshalls1
Apple Store1MasterBrand Cabinets3
Ashley Furniture2McDonald's1
AutoZone1Men's Wearhouse1
Bakers1Motel 61
Banana Republic1Motherhood Maternity2
Barnes & Noble1New Balance2
Bath & Body Works1Nike11
Bebe1Nordstrom1
Bed Bath & Beyond1OfficeMax1
Brookstone1Pac Sun1
Budget Car Rental1Panera Bread1
Burger King1Payless2
Burlington Coat Factory1Penske1
CVS2PetSmart1
Cache1Pier 1 Imports1
Charlotte Russe1Quiznos1
Chevrolet1RadioShack1
Chico's1Rite Aid1
Chipotle1Ryder Rental & Truck Leasing1
Circle K1Sears2
Clarks1Sephora1
Crate & Barrel1Shaw's1
Decora Cabinetry2Soma Intimates1
Dunkin Donuts11Spencer Gifts1
Express1Sprint Nextel2
Extended Stay America1Staples1
FedEx4Starbucks1
Finish Line1Stop & Shop1
Firestone Complete Auto Care1Subaru1
Foot Locker1Subway1
Ford1T-Mobile2
Forever 211T.G.I. Driday's1
GNC1T.J.Maxx1
GameStop2Talbots1
Gap1Target1
Gymboree1The Cheesecake Factory1
H&M1The Limited1
H&R Block2Toyota1
Hilton1Toys"R"Us2
Holiday Inn2True Value1
Hollister Co.1UPS13
Hot Topic1Vans2
Hyatt1Verizon Wireless1
J. Jill1Victoria's Secret1
J.Crew1Volkswagen1
Johnny Rockets1Wet Seal1
Jones New York2

Strongest AM radio stations in Braintree:

  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMKI (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WUNR (1600 AM; 20 kW; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: CHAMPION BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRCA (1330 AM; 25 kW; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: WRCA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WJDA (1300 AM; 1 kW; QUINCY, MA)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WEZE (590 AM; 5 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: NEW ENGLAND CONTINENTAL MEDIA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Braintree:

  • WXKS-FM (107.9 FM; MEDFORD, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMJX (106.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WBOS (92.9 FM; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WBMX (98.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WUMB-FM (91.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WJMN (94.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCRB (102.5 FM; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WCRB LICE)
  • WTKK (96.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WROR-FM (105.7 FM; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WBCN (104.1 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: HEMISPHERE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZLX (100.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF BOSTON)
  • W267AI (101.3 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: MCC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WERS (88.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: EMERSON COLLEGE)
  • WBUR-FM (90.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY)
  • WGBH (89.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WODS (103.3 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHRB (95.3 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: HARVARD RADIO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WBOT (97.7 FM; BROCKTON, MA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WMBR (88.1 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: TECHNOLOGY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWBB (101.5 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Braintree:

  • WCVB-TV (Channel 5; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WCVB HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WGBH-TV (Channel 2; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WBPX (Channel 68; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WHDH-TV (Channel 7; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WHDH-TV)
  • WSBK-TV (Channel 38; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WLVI-TV (Channel 56; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: WLVI, INC.)
  • WMFP (Channel 62; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WFXT (Channel 25; BOSTON, MA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • WBZ-TV (Channel 4; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WGBX-TV (Channel 44; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WTMU-LP (Channel 32; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ZGS BOSTON, INC.)
  • WCEA-LP (Channel 58; BOSTON, MA; Owner: CHANNEL 19 TV CORPORATION)
  • WWDP (Channel 46; NORWELL, MA; Owner: NORWELL TELEVISION, LLC)
  • W40BO (Channel 40; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WUTF (Channel 66; MARLBOROUGH, MA; Owner: TELEFUTURA BOSTON LLC)
  • WLNE-TV (Channel 6; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND, INC.)
  • WPRI-TV (Channel 12; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: TVL BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WNAC-TV (Channel 64; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: WNAC, LLC)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WJAR (Channel 10; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSBE-TV (Channel 36; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TELECOM. AUTHORITY)
  • WLWC (Channel 28; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: C-28 FCC LICENSEE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • WFXZ-CA (Channel 24; BOSTON, MA; Owner: BOSTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Braintree fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 42Number of bridges
  • 374ft / 114mTotal length
  • $111,968,000Total costs
  • 1,853,220Total average daily traffic
  • 109,181Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,546,002Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Braintree, MA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 2Before 1900
  • 11910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 181950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 81970-1979
  • 81980-1989
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Braintree, MA
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Braintree)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Braintree, MA)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 105 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Braintree)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Braintree)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 7 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED99$299,885253$247,6951,269$251,34063$120,4636$4,585,54326$210,086
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED4$214,2508$244,13380$271,6826$61,1830$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED7$315,79039$229,054270$275,70623$77,1251$881,98010$142,422
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN11$243,54540$269,554172$272,4344$82,7500$02$270,500
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$07$258,39365$275,1954$169,5000$01$150,000
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 4191.00 , 4192.00, 4193.00, 4194.00, 4195.00, 4196.00, 4197.00, 4198.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 7 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED37$293,08843$285,226
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED12$278,57610$331,600
APPLICATIONS DENIED7$239,47311$329,025
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$288,2602$255,670
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$01$260,000
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 4191.00 , 4192.00, 4193.00, 4194.00, 4195.00, 4196.00, 4197.00, 4198.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Braintree, MA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Braintree, MA - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 112. The highest number of reported fires - 154 took place in 2002, and the least - 71 in 2018. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Braintree, MA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (51.2%), and Structure Fires (22.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Braintree, MA
    • 97351.2%Outside Fires
    • 42322.3%Structure Fires
    • 37519.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 1296.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Braintree, MA

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Braintree, Massachusetts:

  • Extended Stay America - Boston - Braintree, 20 Rockdale St, Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 , Phone: (781) 356-8333, Fax: (781) 356-8158
  • Holiday Inn Express, 190 Wood Rd, Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 , Phone: (781) 848-1260, Fax: (781) 848-9799
  • Hyatt Place Boston/Braintree, 50 Forbes Rd, Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 , Phone: (781) 848-0600, Fax: (781) 848-0601
  • Residence Inn Boston Braintree, 180 Forbes Rd, Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 , Phone: (781) 794-1700
All 4 fire-safe hotels and motels in Braintree, Massachusetts
Most common first names in Braintree, MA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary68082.5 years
John51275.4 years
William30873.7 years
Margaret24783.0 years
Helen24580.9 years
Joseph23475.9 years
James22473.5 years
Robert21670.1 years
George19575.7 years
Charles18775.7 years
Most common last names in Braintree, MA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith10477.6 years
Johnson8679.5 years
Murphy8675.9 years
Sullivan6877.8 years
Walsh5580.3 years
Mccarthy5378.9 years
Obrien5176.1 years
Macdonald5175.7 years
White4779.4 years
Anderson4381.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Braintree, MA
  • 62.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 31.2%Utility gas
  • 4.8%Electricity
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.3%Coal or coke
  • 0.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Braintree, MA
  • 47.9%Utility gas
  • 28.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 20.4%Electricity
  • 1.7%Other fuel
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.2%Solar energy


Braintree compared to Massachusetts state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.

Braintree on our top lists:

  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people taking subway or elevated to work (population 5,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: u. s. postal service (population 5,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: accountants and auditors (population 5,000+)"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: rail and water transportation workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: retail florists (population 5,000+)"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: communications equipment operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #86 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides (population 5,000+)"
  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: computer specialists (population 5,000+)"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: rail transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 (02184) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Irish first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
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