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Braintree, MA

Founded 1634Norfolk CountyElev. 27 m
Population
38,762
Median home
$623,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Braintree

Braintree is a city in Massachusetts with about 38,762 residents. Braintree was founded in 1634 and sits in Norfolk County. The median age is 41.3 and the median household income is $125,305. Homes carry a median value of $623,200, and about 77% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (69.4%). Around 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 33 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
38,762
Median age
41.3
Median household income
$125,305
Per-capita income
$57,041
Poverty rate
5.2%
High-school grad or higher
93.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg. commute
32.7 min
Work from home
16.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White69.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Black2.5%
Asian21.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51.8%
Sales & office18.2%
Service17.7%
Production, transportation & material moving6.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$623,200
Median gross rent
$1,925/mo
Owner-occupied
77.1%
Median year built
1956
Households
14,339
Avg. household size
2.66

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Braintree has 10 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading60%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Braintree HighHighGrades 9–12
East Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
South Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Archie T MorrisonElementary
Donald RossElementary
HighlandsElementary
HollisElementary
LibertyElementaryGrades 1–5
Mary E Flaherty SchoolElementary
Monatiquot Kindergarten CenterElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime18% below national
Braintree317
Massachusetts327
United States386
↑ 162% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime26% below national
Braintree1,449
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↑ 10% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Braintree Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Braintree.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Norfolk County
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Braintree is in Norfolk County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Braintree was founded in 1634 and sits in Norfolk County. Elevation ~27 m.

Map of Braintree
Braintree, MA
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Thayer, Gen. Sylvanus, HouseThayer Public LibraryAll Souls Church
Notable people from Braintree
John AdamsJohn Quincy AdamsJohn HancockPriscilla ChanJim CalhounPeter KormannBrian GibbonsSylvanus ThayerMark DeryNick Santino
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Nearby cities
Weymouth (3 mi)Randolph (3 mi)Quincy (4 mi)Boston (9 mi)Brockton (9 mi)Cambridge (13 mi)

Common questions

Braintree — frequently asked

What is the population of Braintree, Massachusetts?
Braintree has a population of about 38,762, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Braintree?
The median home value in Braintree is $623,200, and the median gross rent is $1,925/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Braintree safe? What is the crime rate?
Braintree Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 317 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Braintree face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Norfolk County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Braintree?
Braintree has 10 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Braintree?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Braintree. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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