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02184

Braintree, MA

Total Population
38,748
Median Household Income
$120,593
Median Home Value
$596,800
Median Rent
$1,678

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$120,593
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$596,800
102.3% above state median
Rent
$1,678
100% above state median
Median Age
41.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Braintree, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 46.1% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.9%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 5.0%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$120,593
+60.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.65 people

Total Households
14,407
Family Households
52.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
32.6%
#2 Industry
Finance
27.9%
#3 Industry
Construction
12.5%
Total Employed Residents:10,829

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
14.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.0%
522 workers
Public Transit
12.9%
2,276 workers
Total Commuting Workers:17,692
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (12.9% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.1%
21,406 employed
Labor Force
22,285
879 unemployed
Median Age
41.4 years
Per Capita Income
$56,554
Poverty Rate
5.0%

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