Town of
Walpole
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-660-7300
Town Administrator:
James JohnsonSelect Board:
Benjamin Barrett
Mark Gallivan
Allyson Hamilton
Glenn Maffei
James O'Neil
Annual Town Meeting:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
June 1, 2024June, 1st Saturday
Demographics
| Population | 26,652 | |
| Population Density | 1,304 | |
| Registered Voters | 19,080 | |
| Income Per Capita | $61,804 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $223,346 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 81.5% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $625,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,730 | |
| Total Households | 9,357 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.89 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $18.42 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $92,179,217 | |
| Total Expenditures | $100,874,550 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $88,318,671 | |
| State Aid | $11,947,607 | |
| Local Receipts | $7,931,000 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Halfway between Boston and Providence, Walpole is home to 20 square miles of beautiful land and rural character that offer an ideal place to raise a family. The townspeople have strong pride in the community and its schools.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,724 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Representative Town Meeting | |
| Size of Representative Town Meeting | 150 |
Geography
| County | Norfolk | |
| Area | 20.4 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 139.3 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
Michael Rush
Mass. House
Paul McMurtry
Ted Philips
John Rogers
Marcus Vaughn