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Braintree

Massachusetts · 38,957 residents (2025 est.) · 13.762 sq mi
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Braintree is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $656,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,899
Unchangedsince 2023
from 38,762 in 2023
2010 – 2025
Population density
2,827 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,817 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38,957 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2010 – 2024
35K36K37K38K40K201020202024Braintree
202439K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,214
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $125,305 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,790
+1%since 2023
from $57,041 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+2%since 2023
from 0.416 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$656,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $623,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,024
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,925 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+8%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(26,906)
Black2.5%(976)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,198)
Asian21.2%(8,220)
Other3.8%(1,462)
Diversity Score58.8%(22,782)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(25,976)
Black3.4%(1,308)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,263)
Asian22.2%(8,630)
Other4.4%(1,722)
Diversity Score62.6%(24,346)
Diversity Score
63
+6%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 32.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 69.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Female
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Foreign born
20.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braintree, Massachusetts?

Braintree, Massachusetts has about 38,899 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Braintree, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Braintree, Massachusetts earns about $122,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Braintree, Massachusetts expensive?

In Braintree, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $656,800, and the typical rent is about $2,024 a month.

How educated are people in Braintree, Massachusetts?

About 47.5% of adults age 25 and over in Braintree, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Braintree, Massachusetts?

About 5.9% of people in Braintree, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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