Pembroke is a medium-sized town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 18,297 people and three associated neighborhoods, Pembroke is the 109th largest community in Massachusetts.

Housing costs in Pembroke are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.

Also of interest is that Pembroke has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 16.45% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Pembroke is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Pembroke’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

One downside of living in Pembroke, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.24 minutes every day commuting to work.

The education level of Pembroke ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Pembroke, 45.19% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Pembroke in 2022 was $56,347, which is middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $225,388 for a family of four.

The people who call Pembroke home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Pembroke residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Pembroke include Irish, Italian, English, German, and French.

The most common language spoken in Pembroke is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.