Massachusetts Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Hanson, Massachusetts

Population: 9,028

Located in Plymouth County

Brockton started out originally as a small farming community and now has grown into an industrial - residential city, of which Hanson Township is a part. Known as the "South Shore" of Massachusetts, the towns that incorporate this area have a feel and vibe all of their own!

Hanson Township and the South Shore area of Massachusetts (provide a wealth of sporting venues for you to enjoy. For professional Hockey, Baseball, and Basketball, Boston is an easy ride by train or bus. Or enjoy watching the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots at the new Gillette Field in neighboring Foxboro.

Closer to home sports enthusiasts can take in a Brockton Boxer High School game, with a chance to see the Girls Basketball State Champions, the perennial powerhouse football, and hockey.

Brockton possesses a wide variety of cultural offerings for the public, including the Brockton Historical Society, Brockton Symphony and Opera of New England of Greater Brockton. The City takes pride in the Brockton Art Centre-Fuller Memorial, which has won several architectural design awards. The Brockton Shoe Museum, constructed in 1981, serves as a continuing reminder of Brockton's heritage.

The open space in Brockton consists of a large 756 acre recreational area known as D.W. Field Park. The park includes six ponds, bike and foot paths, and a golf course. In addition, Brockton has 464 acres of conservation land, which are available for passive recreational endeavors.

The city offers a wide variety of housing options; whether you are looking for a single family residence or a large apartment complex, Brockton is currently an affordable alternative to Metro Boston. Combined with excellent public transportation and schools this makes our city one of the 100 most livable small cities in America.

Brockton and its surrounding communities offer many excellent opportunities for learning. These can be found in colleges and universities, trade schools, from private training companies, and even online. Our public school system educates the youth of Brockton and prepares them for higher education and the working world. Adult education programs are a powerful resource for Brockton's citizens looking to complete or enhance their education.

With all this and so much more, is it any surprise that Hanson Township has become such a hub and hive of activity?