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Braintree

Massachusetts · 39,143 residents · 13.762 sq mi
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Braintree is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,544. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $489,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,143
+5%since 2019
from 37,220 in 2019
2010 – 2025
Population density
2,844 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 2,705 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+2%since 2019
from 41.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
35K36K37K38K40K201020202024Braintree
202439K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,544
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $96,522 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,474
+6%since 2019
from $44,618 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 62.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$489,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $456,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,501
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,522 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 73.0% in 2019
28.3% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+2%since 2019
from 4.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(29,552)
Black2.7%(993)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(777)
Asian13.8%(5,149)
Other2%(749)
Diversity Score43.6%(16,233)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(27,425)
Black3.3%(1,275)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,860)
Asian17.2%(6,739)
Other2.6%(1,004)
Diversity Score56.5%(22,127)
Diversity Score
57
+30%since 2019
from 44 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 93.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
−4%since 2019
from 35.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 70.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 69.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Female
51.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Foreign born
19.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 17.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braintree, Massachusetts?

Braintree, Massachusetts has about 39,143 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Braintree, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Braintree, Massachusetts earns about $101,544 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 $489,600, and the typical rent is about $1,501 a month.

How educated are people in Braintree, Massachusetts?

About 44.4% 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 4.3% 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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