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Halifax
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
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Boston

Halifax

#19 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Plymouth County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Halifax is a suburb of Boston with a population of 7,737. Halifax is in Plymouth County. Living in Halifax offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Halifax and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Halifax are above average.
    About Halifax...
    Population
    7,737
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $360,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,255
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      7%
    • Own
      93%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      108.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      12.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      495.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      73.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Halifax

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $98,264
    National
    $69,021
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