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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 26% higher 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 User Rating 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

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southbridge Town? The cost of living in Southbridge Town is 109/100 - which is 18% lower than Massachusetts.
      Southbridge Town
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southbridge Town? Southbridge Town crime rates are 1,786, which are 26% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,786 per 100k people

      22% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 56  

      22% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      40%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Southbridge Town? The median income in Southbridge Town is $52,900 which is 25% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $52,9004% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,4771% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Southbridge Town home prices? Southbridge Town home prices are $214,500 - which is 37% lower than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $214,50016% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9173% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Southbridge Town have good schools? The Southbridge Town graduation rate is 77% - which is 12% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      15%

      68% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Southbridge Town a good place to live? Southbridge Town has an overall rating of 67% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      2 total surveys

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