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.

A relatively large number of people in Pembroke telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 16.45% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.

Because of many things, Pembroke is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Pembroke a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Pembroke has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local 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 is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Pembroke, the average commute to work is 32.24 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

The citizens of Pembroke are among the most well-educated in the nation: 45.19% of adults in Pembroke have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's 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.