What are the schools like in Braintree Town, MA?

Braintree Town is served primarily by Braintree. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Braintree Town?

The median household income in Braintree Town, MA is $120,593 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Braintree Town, MA?

Braintree Town has an average high temperature of 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.9 inches.

Braintree Town, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Braintree Town, MA affordable or expensive?

Braintree Town's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Braintree Town is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $596,800 and the median rent is $1,678 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Braintree Town, MA?

Braintree Town has a violent crime rate of 284.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1120.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Braintree Town, MA a Good Place to Live?

Braintree Town is a small city of 38,748 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $120,593 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Braintree Town stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Braintree Town is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Braintree Town city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Braintree Town's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Braintree Town costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Braintree Town, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$596,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,678	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$120,593	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Braintree Town's violent crime rate is 284.5 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

284.5 /100k

Property Crime

1120.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Braintree Town is served primarily by Braintree. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Braintree Town, MA	National Avg
School District	Braintree	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Braintree Town sees average highs of 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 52.3 inches of annual precipitation and 50.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Braintree Town, MA
Average High — January	37.9°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	52.3"
Annual Snowfall	50.9"

Demographics

Metric	Braintree Town, MA	National Avg
Population	38,748	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	20.7%	6.3%
Under 18	20.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Weymouth Town, MA 3 mi Randolph Town, MA 3 mi Quincy, MA 4 mi Holbrook, MA 5 mi Milton, MA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Braintree Town

Braintree Town, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02184

Braintree Town vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Braintree Town, MA affordable or expensive?

Braintree Town's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Braintree Town roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $596,800 and median rent is $1,678/month.

What is the crime rate in Braintree Town, MA?

Braintree Town's violent crime rate is 284.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1120.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Braintree Town?

Public schools in Braintree Town are operated by Braintree. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 46.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Braintree Town, MA a good place to live?

Braintree Town, MA has a population of 38,748, a median household income of $120,593, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Braintree Town?

Braintree Town averages 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.3 inches with about 50.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Braintree Town?

Braintree Town, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02184.

What is the population of Braintree Town?

The population of Braintree Town, Massachusetts is 38,748 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Braintree Town?

Key numbers for living in Braintree Town: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $596,800, median household income $120,593, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Braintree Town side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.