The Town FilesBraintree Town, Massachusetts
City in Norfolk County · population 39,143 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $656,800
- Household income
- $122,214
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 41.3
Braintree Town is a city of 39,143 people in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $656,800, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks better transit than 92% of Massachusetts towns, more vibrant than 90% of Massachusetts towns, more walkable than 89% of Massachusetts towns.
How Braintree Town ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Braintree Town is worth $656,800, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $122,214, which is more affordable than 29% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $2,024 a month. 77.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Braintree Town | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $656,800 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $2,024 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $122,214 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 77.6% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Braintree Town
| People | Braintree Town | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.5% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 20.0% | — |
| Work from home | 18.2% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 32.7 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 93.9% |
Weather in Braintree Town
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 21.7°F. About 52.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 50.9 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Braintree Town since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 21, 1956 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 18, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 6, 1999.
Severe weather in Norfolk County since 1996
Norfolk County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| April 18, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4651: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Norfolk County
Norfolk County had 346,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $84,497 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Braintree Town itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Braintree Town
10 public schools with 5,237 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree High | 9-12 | 1,677 | 15.4 |
| East Middle School | 5-8 | 999 | 13.0 |
| South Middle School | 5-8 | 638 | 11.4 |
| Highlands | K-4 | 350 | 13.5 |
| Hollis | K-4 | 322 | 11.9 |
| Liberty | K-4 | 309 | 11.0 |
| Archie T Morrison | K-4 | 299 | 10.3 |
| Mary E Flaherty School | K-4 | 281 | 10.8 |
| Monatiquot Kindergarten Center | K-K | 183 | 13.1 |
| Donald Ross | K-4 | 179 | 9.4 |
Towns near Braintree Town
- Weymouth Town, MA3.0 mi · 57,437 people · home $552,100
- Randolph Town, MA3.2 mi · 34,984 people · home $496,400
- Quincy, MA3.8 mi · 101,636 people · home $618,500
- Holbrook, MA4.6 mi · 11,405 people · home $465,400
- Milton, MA4.8 mi · 28,630 people · home $933,200
- Avon, MA5.7 mi · 4,777 people · home $509,600
- Hingham, MA6.1 mi · 5,979 people · home $1,255,700
- Hingham, MA6.3 mi · 24,284 people · home $1,134,200
Braintree Town questions
Is Braintree Town, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Braintree Town scores better for retirees than 8% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 11%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Braintree Town?
The median owner-occupied home in Braintree Town is valued at $656,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $122,214, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $2,024 a month.
What is the weather like in Braintree Town?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.3 inches of precipitation a year and 50.9 inches of snow.
Does Braintree Town get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Braintree Town since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 21, 1956. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)