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Brightwood Area Facts

  • Brightwood has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • Brightwood crime rates are 38% lower than the Springfield average
  • Cost of living in Brightwood is 6% lower than the Springfield average
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brightwood? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Roberto Clemente Field
      Kenefick Park
      Connecticut River Access Park
      Jaime Uolloa Park
      Thomas St. Playground
      Calhoun Park
      Lincoln Street School Playground
      North Riverfront Park

      Entertainment

      Josiah Day House Museum
      Majestic Theatre
      Paramount Theater
      Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History
      West Springfield 15
      CityStage Symphony Hall
      The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
      Springfield Museums

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Deweys
      Smith's Billiards

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Brightwood? Of all people who commute, 10.4% take public transportation in Brightwood.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brightwood? The cost of living in Brightwood is 96/100 - which is 28% lower than Massachusetts.
      Brightwood
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Springfield
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brightwood? Brightwood crime rates are 2,415, which are 71% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      2,415 per 100k people

      6% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42  

      6% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Brightwood? The median income in Brightwood is $18,276 which is 74% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $18,27667% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $14,40252% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      67% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Brightwood a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Shriners Hospitals for Children - Springfield
      Mercy Medical Center
      Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
      Baystate Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Towne Student Health Center
      The Hand Center of Western Massachusetts, Dr. Jeffrey WInt

      D+ Housing

      What are Brightwood home prices? Brightwood home prices are $139,075 - which is 59% lower than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $139,07525% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $49548% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      14%

      77% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Brightwood have good schools? The Brightwood graduation rate is 46% - which is 47% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      46%

      44% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      26%

      45% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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