Deerfield 67 Good
Deerfield Livability #152 ranked city in Massachusetts#9,730 ranked city in the USARanks better than 66% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Deerfield

PROS
  • Commute

    A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.

  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Deerfield transportation information

      Statistic Deerfield Massachusetts National
      Average one way commute9min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work29.2%71.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%7.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit3.4%9.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk53.4%4.9%2.8%
      Working from home7.6%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Deerfield, MA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).