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Rockland, MA

Rockland is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 17,803 at the 2020 census. As of December 31, 2009, there were 11,809 registered voters in the community.

Rockland was a part of territory given to one Timothy Hatherly in a land grant, later known as the Hatherly Grant, in 1654. It was then populated by European settlers as a northeastern region of the neighboring town of Abington in 1673. The town separated and incorporated as Rockland on March 9, 1874. It is named for the town's rocky nature, which was better suited for mills and industry than for farming. During King Philip's War, the town was the site of an encampment during his raids on the town of Scituate.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.1 square miles (26 km2), of which 10.0 square miles (26 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), or 0.79%, is water. Rockland ranks 307th out of 351 communities in the Commonwealth. Rockland is bordered by Weymouth to the northwest, Hingham to the northeast, Norwell to the northeast, Hanover to the east, Hanson to the south, Whitman to the southwest, and Abington to the west. Rockland is 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Brockton and 22 miles (35 km) south of Boston.

Rockland, as its name suggests, is dominated by rocky lands. There are several ponds throughout the town, including Accord Pond at the junction with Hingham and Norwell, and Studleys Pond (known to residents as Reeds Pond) just south of Rockland Center, which can be seen along Market Street. There are several brooks throughout town, one of which is sourced at the Abington-Rockland Reservoir near the northwest corner of town. Beech Hill lies to the south of town, and Wyman Fields lies to the north of it. There are several parks throughout the town, as well as a small town forest just south of the Naval Air Station. 

A short stretch (2/3 of a mile long) of Massachusetts Route 3 crosses the northeast corner of town, granting access to Route 228, which terminates just south of the highway. Route 123 and Route 139 pass from west to east just south of the center of town, running coextensively for roughly 2/3 of a mile.

A spur of the Old Colony rail line formerly ran through the town; that line is now abandoned. The Old Colony Line does, however, pass through neighboring Weymouth, Abington, and Whitman, as part of the Kingston-Route 3 line of the MBTA's commuter rail. There are stops in South Weymouth (alongside the Naval Air Station) and Abington (just south of Route 123), not far from the town line. There is no commercial air service in town; nearby national and international flights are available at Logan International Airport in Boston or T. F. Green Airport in Rhode Island.

Rockland places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. UMass Memorial Health-Marlborough Hospital and South Shore Hospital offer a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. 110 Fitness provides a fully equipped gym and various fitness classes to keep you in shape. Start your fitness journey at Be Fit South Shore Boot Camp & Training, known for its dynamic workouts. For a personalized approach, visit Fitness Together - Norwell for one-on-one training sessions. For a unique workout experience, try Btone Fitness - Hanover, offering Pilates and other fitness classes. Families can enjoy outdoor activities at Rockland Town Forest.

Top sites in Rockland, MA are Ames Nowell State Park, Forge Pond Park, Rockland Golf Course, and Island Grove Park.

Population: 17,709 (2023). ZIP code: 02370. Area codes: 339, 781. Elevation: 140 ft (43 m). Area: 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km2).

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Is Rockland, MA a nice place to live?

Rockland is in Plymouth County. Living in Rockland offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Rockland, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. The public schools in Rockland are above average.

What is Rockland, Massachusetts known for?

Historically, Rockland is best known for its industrial history and was home to many shoe manufacturers. It is believed that Rockland shod approximately half the shoes for the Union Army during the Civil War. Today Rockland is primarily a suburb of Boston, and the mills have been repurposed into venues for housing and local artists.

What is the average income in Rockland, MA?

There are a total of 6,654 households in Rockland, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 68.35% of these Rockland households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.65%. Additionally, 32.27% of households have children and 67.73% of households are without children. The average annual household income in Rockland is $102,457, while the median household income sits at $90,315 per year.

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Wikipedia

Town of Rockland

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Point 2 Homes

Ames Nowell State Park

Forge Pond Park

Rockland Golf Course

Island Grove Park

UMass Memorial Health-Marlborough Hospital

South Shore Hospital

110 Fitness

Be Fit South Shore Boot Camp & Training

Fitness Together - Norwell

Btone Fitness - Hanover

Rockland Town Forest

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