Town of
Braintree
Massachusetts
Phone: 781-794-8000
Mayor:
Erin JoyceSelect Board:
Municipal Election:
November 4, 2025Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)
Town Council:
Meredith Boericke
Julia Flaherty
Shannon Hume
David Ringius, Jr.
Peter Morin
Annmary Quilty
Joseph Reynolds
Charles Ryan
Demographics
| Population | 38,822 | |
| Population Density | 2,823 | |
| Registered Voters | 27,315 | |
| Income Per Capita | $48,491 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $229,892 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 76.7% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $596,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,678 | |
| Total Households | 14,407 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $9.76 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $21.18 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $59,925,992 | |
| Total Expenditures | $139,653,913 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $108,432,542 | |
| State Aid | $26,607,807 | |
| Local Receipts | $19,127,538 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,002 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 11.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
As the birthplace to presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, as well as statesman John Hancock, Braintree, located just 12 miles south of Boston, is rich in history.
Governance
| Form of Government | Mayor – Council | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,640 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Mayor | |
| Legislative Body | Town Council | |
| Size of Council | 9 | |
| Length of Mayoral Term (years) | 4 |
Geography
| County | Norfolk | |
| Area | 13.8 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 142.9 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Stephen Lynch
Mass. Senate
Walter Timilty, Jr.
John Keenan
Mass. House
Mark Cusack