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Stoneham Area Facts

  • Stoneham has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Stoneham crime rates are 33% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Stoneham is 19% higher than the Massachusetts average
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Review of Stoneham, Massachusetts User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Stoneham, Massachusetts Is a quaint little suburb just outside of the bustling city of Boston. With a population of just under 22,000, Stoneham Is much quieter than inner-city Boston. Of course, there are pluses and minuses to living in any community, and it is no different with ...Read More Stoneham. Read on for more details about this community.

As far as attractions go, the area has the Middlesex Fells Reservation, which has great opportunities for viewing nature, and hiking and the like. It also has the Stone Zoo, which has a number of animals and over 26 acres of space. The Skyline Trail and several lakes are nearby as well. There is also a strong community feel in the town, with over 60% of people who own their own homes. Police presence also accentuates the town. The city planning is not always totally up to par, but it is a great place to raise a family.

When I was there, there wasn't as many opportunities to go to restaurants, enjoy a night life, or go shopping as I would have liked, but the town has always had easy access to the highways. The fact that it is close to Boston definitely makes up for this deficiency. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ralph J. Arsenault Memorial Park
      Recreation Park
      William F. Buckley Memorial Park
      Steele Playground
      Stoneham Common
      Central Square Historic District
      Pomeworth Field
      East School Park

      Entertainment

      Greater Boston Stage Company
      Stone Zoo
      Stone Chimney
      Pickerel Rock
      Follow Your Art
      Wakefield History Museum
      1899 MIT Observatory site
      Griffin Museum of Photography

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Liberty Bell Roast Beef & Seafood
      Subway
      Burger King
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Rapid Liquors
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Stoneham? Of all people who commute, 7.7% take public transportation in Stoneham.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Stoneham? The cost of living in Stoneham is 158/100 - which is 19% higher than Massachusetts.
      Stoneham
      158

      58% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Stoneham? Stoneham crime rates are 949, which are 33% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      949 per 100k people

      58% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 106  

      58% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Stoneham? The median income in Stoneham is $103,104 which is 45% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $103,10486% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,96274% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Stoneham home prices? Stoneham home prices are $526,800 - which is 54% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $526,800185% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,52260% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Stoneham have good schools? The Stoneham graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      63%

      31% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Stoneham a good place to live? Stoneham has an overall rating of 91% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      1 total surveys

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