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Braintree

Massachusetts · 35,744 residents · 13.762 sq mi
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Braintree is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,146. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $375,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,744
+1%vs 2011
vs 35,409 in 2011
2010 – 2025
Population density
2,597 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 2,573 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+3%vs 2011
vs 40.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,146
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $83,710 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,177
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $37,317 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.405 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.7%
US avg: 7%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $372,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,223 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−21.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.6% in 2011
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+4%vs 2011
vs 4.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(31,051)
Black2.1%(741)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(512)
Asian7.4%(2,618)
Other1.4%(487)
Diversity Score28.1%(9,946)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(30,471)
Black2.5%(911)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(890)
Asian7.5%(2,687)
Other0.8%(275)
Diversity Score30.6%(10,942)
Diversity Score
31
+9%vs 2011
vs 28 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 30.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.1% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.5% in 2011
Female
52.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.5% in 2011
Foreign born
10.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braintree, Massachusetts?

Braintree, Massachusetts has about 35,744 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Braintree, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Braintree, Massachusetts earns about $81,146 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 $375,800, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Braintree, Massachusetts?

About 36.4% 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 5.2% of people in Braintree, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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