Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Chubby Checker's Deli & Market
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Stone House Museum
Museum
Quabbin Reservoir
Museum
Timber Frame
Attraction
Food and Drink (5) F
Chubby Checker's Deli & Market
Deli
The Belchertown Pizza Shop
Fast Food
Discount Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Village Package Store
Alcohol
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Cindy's Drive In
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
Belchertown Senior Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Phoenix Fruit Farm
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Town Common
Park
Parsons Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Belchertown Center Historic District
Park
Foley Field
Park
Austin Gaughan Memorial Field
Park
Lake Vale Cemetery
Park
Swift River Wildlife Management Area
Park
Shops (8) F
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Dynamic Do's
Hairdresser
Making Waves Salon
Hairdresser
Station 5 Salon
Hairdresser
Green Light Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Nelson's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Pride
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Belchertown Eye Care & Sunglass Shop
Optician
Verizon
Electronics
Town Mart
Convenience Store
Alix & Sons Computer Center
Electronics
Sunoco
Convenience Store
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commute B

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Belchertown.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations
B+
Belchertown Center 2
Bus Stop
Belchertown Center 1
Bus Stop
Quabbin Village (Out)
Bus Stop
Quabbin Village (In)
Bus Stop
Bay Road (In)
Bus Stop
Bay Road (Out)
Bus Stop
Glenn's Glen (In)
Bus Stop
Glenn's Glen (Out)
Bus Stop
Cedarwood Apts. (In)
Bus Stop
Cedarwood Apts. (Out)
Bus Stop
Hollen Glen (In)
Bus Stop
Hollen Glen (Out)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9%
F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Belchertown is 113/100 - which is 15% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A
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crime A+

Belchertown crime rates are 661 per 100k, which is 53% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
537 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
124 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment B

The median income in Belchertown is $71,809 - which is 1% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$71,809
B-
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Belchertown Dentist Family
Dentist
Belchertown Fire Department
Fire Station
Belchertown Police Department
Police
Quabbin Adult Medicine
Doctor
CVS
Pharmacy
Valley Dentists of Belchertown
Dentist
State Police Belchertown
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

Belchertown home prices are $261,500 - which is 23% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$261,500
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
6%
B
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio)
C+
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schools C+

The Belchertown graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
52%
D-
High School Grad. Rates
82%
D+
Elementary Schools (3) A
Cold Spring
Swift River Elementary
Chestnut Hill Community School
High Schools (1) F
Belchertown High
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ratings B-

Belchertown has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
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  • Belchertown has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Belchertown crime rates are 53% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Belchertown is 15% lower than the Massachusetts average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Belchertown? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Town Common
      Parsons Field
      Unknown Name
      Belchertown Center Historic District

      Entertainment

      Stone House Museum
      Quabbin Reservoir
      Timber Frame

      Food & Drink

      Chubby Checker's Deli & Market
      The Belchertown Pizza Shop
      Discount Liquors
      Dunkin' Donuts
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Village Package Store

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Belchertown? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Belchertown.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Belchertown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS

      Doctors