Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Pembroke, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,701
Population
17,560
Renter Mix
14% Rent
A historic suburb halfway between Boston and Cape Cod
Wooded
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Parks
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Suburban
Pembroke is the kind of town where everyone knows everyone, and all of your neighbors offer a friendly greeting. A family-friendly atmosphere and a close-knit community define this small, wooded suburb of Boston. Nearing Cape Code Bay, Pembroke is about 30 miles southeast of Boston. Though the commute may be a little longer than desired, there are other metropolitan areas on the way like Weymouth and Quincy.
Pembroke is a historic town in Plymouth County with a central location about halfway between Boston and Cape Cod, a popular tourist destination and upscale coastal town. The Pembroke Country Club and Herring Run Historical Park are a few of the outdoor recreational amenities in town. Though Pembroke is made up of mostly open land and suburban streets with longstanding and stately homes, there are a few conveniences as well. Small businesses, supermarkets, and restaurants sit near Pilgrims Highway nearing the bay!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$132,708
Average: $150,819
Education
5,772
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,040
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pembroke has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Pembroke, MA is $2,632 for one bedroom, $2,680 for two bedrooms, and $1,933 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pembroke has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,632/month
792 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pembroke, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
510 Students
North Pembroke Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
510 Students
Public
Grades K-5
400 Students
Public
Grades K-5
400 Students
Public
Grades K-5
388 Students
Pembroke Community Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
375 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
670 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
- Mass Audubon's Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary
- South Shore Natural Science Center
- Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wompatuck State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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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 June 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.