Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Braintree
Braintree, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,547
Population
39,049
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Colonial architecture meets modernism in this Bostonian commuter town.
Boston
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Suburb
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Boston MBTA
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Colonial Architecture
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A part of metropolitan Greater Boston, Braintree is a bustling Bostonian suburb with a city feel and comfortable neighborhoods. Accessible to the larger city via the Boston MBTA, this suburb is the perfect commuter town. With everything from quaint, colonial architecture to towering glass buildings downtown, this scenic suburb offers the rare mix of modernity and colonial New England charm. Braintree is southeast of Boston and offers the dual benefit of Boston at your front door and the picturesque vibe of a Bostonian suburb.
Enjoy a historical garden at Adams National Historical Park, or take a private tour through the city with Trailblazer Tours Boston. You can even enjoy a day soaking up some presidential history at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library, or grab a brew with some friends at Samuel Adams Brewery. There's truly something for everyone in this eclectic New England town, so find your next apartment here in Braintree, Massachusetts.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$125,540
Average: $148,689
Education
15,177
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
22,372
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Braintree has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Braintree, MA is $2,229 for a studio, $2,557 for one bedroom, $3,058 for two bedrooms, and $3,579 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Braintree has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,557/month
912 Sq Ft
House
$3,163/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,456/month
1,227 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,970/month
2,850 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Braintree, MA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
365 Students
Public
Grades K-5
330 Students
Public
Grades K-5
306 Students
Public
Grades K-5
212 Students
Public
Grades K-8
966 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
653 Students
Public
Grades K-8
966 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,584 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Adams National Historical Park
- Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
- Blue Hills Reservation
- Ames Nowell State Park
- Webb Memorial State Park
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Top Apartments in Braintree
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Property Management Companies in Braintree, MA
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167
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58,082
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85
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2 Communities in Braintree
Equity Residential
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156
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51,702
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72
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2 Communities in Braintree
John M Corcoran & Co
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55
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10,972
Units
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40
Cities
2 Communities in Braintree
CT Management, LLC
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19
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3,803
Units
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13
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2 Communities in Braintree
Greystar
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3,489
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960,008
Units
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891
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1 Community in Braintree
AvalonBay
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208
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74,042
Units
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142
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.