Massachusetts Living Index
Braintree
South Shore · pop. 38,899
Red Line terminus, South Shore Plaza, and easy access to 93/3.
Family SuburbCommuter Value
Livability Index
65
/ 100
Ranks #75 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$657k
5.4× household income
Household income
$122k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
25 min
peak driving
Population
38,899
5-yr trend 65/100
How Braintree scores
Schools
85
Safety
62
Walkability
52
Transit
41
Biking
41
Dining
70
Nightlife
50
Arts & Culture
50
Green Space
62
Diversity
85
Climate
72
The honest read
Best for
South Shore commuters who want a T option and chain-store convenience.
The tradeoff
Sprawling and car-dependent outside of the T stop.
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