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Braintree Gets A- Grade In Niche Community Report
Braintree was included in a survey of the best places to live in Massachusetts.
BRAINTREE, MA — Braintree was ranked outside the top 100 places to live in Massachusetts, according to a new survey. Niche, which ranks and reviews communities and schools, just released its "Best Places To Live In Massachusetts" report. Brookline was ranked No. 1.
The survey was based on crimes rates, the quality of local schools, housing trends, employment statistics and access to amenities, among other factors. It factored in data from the Department of Education, FBI and Census Bureau.
Braintree was ranked No. 126. Here is how the town scored in key categories:
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- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Public Schools: A
- Housing: B-
- Good for families: A
- Crime: B
- Nightlife: A-
- Diversity: B+
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By Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
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