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
2012 Tax Rates:
Residential 16.80
Commercial 16.80
Median Housing Price: $314,541
Median Family Income: $72,921
2011 Population: 7,518
Public Schools:
School Superintendent - (781) 293- 7970
Total Enrollment 2011 - 628
Per Pupil Expenditure 2011 - $10,549
SAT Scores 2011:
Verbal - 527
Math - 551
Writing -
520
Plans of High School Graduates:
4-Year College -76%
2-Year College
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