Livability Score

54
/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
Path Continues
Attraction
Trail Continues
Attraction
Fisher Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (2) F
Town Common
Park
Town Common
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Petersham.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Petersham is 127/100 - which is 4% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A
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crime B

Petersham crime rates are 1,201 per 100k, which is 14% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
923 crimes per 100k
A
Violent Crime
278 crimes per 100k
B-
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employment B-

The median income in Petersham is $56,771 - which is 20% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$56,771
D
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Petersham Police Station
Police
Petersham Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing D+

Petersham home prices are $290,700 - which is 15% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$290,700
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
-18%
F
Home Affordability
5.1x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools B

The Petersham graduation rate is 98% - which is 12% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
50%
F
High School Grad. Rates
98%
A+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Petersham Center
Petersham Montessori Schools
High Schools (0) F
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ratings F

Petersham has an overall rating of 13% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
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Petersham Area Facts

  • Petersham has a Livability Score of 54/100, which is considered poor
  • Petersham crime rates are 14% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Petersham is 4% lower than the Massachusetts average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Town Common
      Town Common

      Entertainment

      Path Continues
      Trail Continues
      Fisher Museum

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Petersham? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Petersham.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors