Livability Score

55
/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
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (2) F
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Whoopie-Doo and Cupcakes, Too
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
Southbridge Community Center
Community Centre
Everybody's Fitness Center 24/7
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Big Y
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Parks (15) F
Upper Chapin Street Historic District
Park
Southbridge Town Common
Park
Central Mills Historic District
Park
Windsor Court Historic District
Park
Glover Street Historic District
Park
Joe Capillo Park
Park
High School Street Historic District
Park
Henry Street Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Henry Street Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Bacon-Morse Historic District
Park
Woodstock Town Beach
Park
Shops (3) F
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Southbridge Bicycles
Bicycle
Radio Shack
Electronics
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Ocean State Job Lot
Discount Store
Top Nails Spa
Beauty
Sturbridge Plaza
Mall
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Southbridge Town.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1%
F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Southbridge Town is 109/100 - which is 18% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A
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crime C+

Southbridge Town crime rates are 1,278 per 100k, which is 8% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
899 crimes per 100k
A
Violent Crime
379 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment D

The median income in Southbridge Town is $52,900 - which is 25% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$52,900
D-
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Southbridge Fire Department
Fire Station
Southbridge Police Dept
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Harrington Hospital
Hospital
Globe Village Fire House
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

Southbridge Town home prices are $214,500 - which is 37% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$214,500
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
14%
A-
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio)
D+
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schools F

The Southbridge Town graduation rate is 77% - which is 12% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
15%
F
High School Grad. Rates
77%
D
Elementary Schools (6) F
Eastford Road
Trinity Catholic Academy
West Street
Charlton Street
Southbridge Middle School
Viewpoint Christian School
High Schools (3) F
Southbridge Academy
Southbridge High School
Viewpoint Christian School
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ratings C+

Southbridge Town has an overall rating of 67% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
C-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Southbridge Town Area Facts

  • Southbridge Town has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Southbridge Town crime rates are 8% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Southbridge Town is 18% lower than the Massachusetts average
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A Good City to Purchase a Home 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) This is a nice city to live in because it offers an exceptional quality of living with affordable homes. I am impressed by the trendy coffee shops and fine dining restaurants. This city offers a combination of outdoor and indoor activities for everyone. It is a safe city and has ...Read More a lower than average crime rate that is steadily decreasing.

The job market is slow and there are not many opportunities. The employment statistics are lower than average, and the poverty rate is high. The schools are also below average, and students may not go on the earn a bachelor’s degree. Many people work in the manufacturing industry in this city.

Living in Southbridge Town, MA is good for those that want to purchase a house and have a steady income. You can buy a home for lower than it would cost you in many other cities in the United States and be able to live in a more secure community. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Upper Chapin Street Historic District
      Southbridge Town Common
      Central Mills Historic District
      Windsor Court Historic District
      Glover Street Historic District
      Joe Capillo Park
      High School Street Historic District
      Henry Street Field

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      McDonald's
      Whoopie-Doo and Cupcakes, Too

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Southbridge Town? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Southbridge Town.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Southbridge Town a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Harrington Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors