At a Glance
Median Income
$125,305
$57,041 per capita
Home Value
$623,200
Zillow: $663,170
Median Rent
$1,925/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
1,308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Braintree Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Braintree Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Braintree Town a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Braintree Town residents earn a median household income of $125,305 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,041. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Braintree Town is $623,200 , 121% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $663,170. Median rent is $1,925/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Braintree Town reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,308/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.1% of adults in Braintree Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Braintree Town has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population38,762
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density2,817/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,305
Per Capita$57,041
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
B+
Home Value$623,200
Rent$1,925
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$663,170
Housing Units15,094
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property1,308/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault102/100K
Burglary140/100K
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain53.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation115 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations80
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Braintree Town was founded in 1634.
The median home in Braintree Town was built in 1957.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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