Town of Halifax
Incorporated in 1734, Halifax was origionally known by the Native American name "Monponsett," which means "near the deep pond." It is situated on 16.6 square miles about 40 minutes south of Boston.
Now largely residential, agriculture and lumbering were once the basis of the town's economy. Today, over 7,000 people call this pastorial community their home.
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Halifax Statistics
Town Clerk: (781) 293-7970
Website: www.town.halifax.ma.us
Commonwealth Communities (Mass.Gov): Halifax
2003 Tax Rates:
Residential $13.75
Commercial $13.75
Median Housing Price: $237,200
Median Family Income: $57,015
2001 Population: 7,580
Public Schools:
School Superintendent - (781) 585-4313
Total Enrollment 10/01/02 - 1,257
Per Pupil Expenditure 1999 - $5,820
SAT Scores 2000:
Verbal - 520
Math - 511
Part. Rate - 85%
Plans of High School Graduates:
4-Year College - 58%
2-Year College - 16%
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