Livability Score

71
/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
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blake House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mocha Emporium
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Appleton Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Fuller Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Esther B. Griswold Theatre
Theatre Arts
Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center
Zoo
Springfield Armory Museum
Museum
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Museum
Regal MGM Springfield
Cinema
George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
Museum
TAP Bowling & Arcade
Bowling Alley
Springfield Science Museum
Museum
Seymour Planetarium
Attraction
Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
Museum
Springfield Museums
Attraction
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
Museum
MassMutual Center
Stadium
Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History
Museum
Shaker Bowl
Bowling Alley
CityStage Symphony Hall
Theatre Arts
Springfield Indian Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame
Museum
Paramount Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Winchester Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
The Plaza Bar
Bar
Knox Bar
Bar
TAP Sports Bar
Bar
Commonwealth Bar and Lounge
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
White Lion Brewery
Bar
Smith's Billiards
Bar
Deweys
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Camp STAR Angelina
Community Centre
Henry A. Butova & Metcalf Gymnasiums
Gym
South End Community Center
Community Centre
PowerClean Fitness
Gym
Healthtrax East Longmeadow
Gym
YMCA of Greater Springfield
Gym
Longmeadow Community House
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Gus & Pauls Bakery
Bakery
Big Y
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Food Zone
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Fresh Acres Market
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Save A Lot
Grocery Store
5 Star Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Arnold's Meats
Butcher
Big Y
Grocery Store
PriceRite
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Old San Juan Bakery
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Bill Playground
Park
Nathan Bill Park
Park
South Branch Park
Park
General Edwards Triangle
Park
Mary Shea Park
Park
Valentine Park
Park
Edward J Murphy Park
Park
Treetop Park
Park
Entry Dingle Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Albert Tranghese Playground
Playground
Harriet Tubman Park
Park
Gunn Square Park
Park
Oakland St. Park
Park
Samuel A. Bolden Park
Park
G Frank Adams Park
Park
Ruth Elizabeth Park
Park
Stebbins Park
Park
Pendleton Ave. Park
Park
Gerrish Park
Park
Breckwood Park
Park
Breckwood Park
Park
Winchester Square
Park
Winchester Square Historic District
Park
Shops (0) F
Competitive Edge
Bicycle
HomeGoods
Houseware
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Joe's Kwik Mart
Convenience Store
Pretty Nails
Beauty
BSW Beauty Supply
Beauty
Rocky's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Indian Motorcycle 1901 Apparel
Clothing
Hannoush Jewelers
Fashion
Tower Square Mall
Mall
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Furniture
Sue's Shop
Beauty
Big Lots
Department Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Asian Start Grocery
Convenience Store
Verizon Wireless
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Metro Center (B+)

2. South End (C)

3. Maple High-Six Corners (D+)

4. Brightwood (D)

5. Old Hill (D-)

commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in East Forest Park.
Public Transit Stops (50)
Stops & Stations A+
PLUMTREE / WHITTUM
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / ROOSEVELT
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / OREGON
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / OREGON
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / WHEELER
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / GRANDVIEW
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / GILLETTE
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / GILLETTE
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / EDDYWOOD
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / EDDYWOOD
Bus Stop
Sumner/Allen
Bus Stop
SUMNER / GARLAND
Bus Stop
Roosevelt/Sumner
Bus Stop
Gus and Paul's(Sumner)
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / ABBOTT
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / PILGRIM
Bus Stop
SUMNER / ELOISE
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / MAYFLOWER
Bus Stop
SUMNER / EDDYWOOD
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / MAYFLOWER
Bus Stop
SUMNER / HOWES
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / CHALMERS
Bus Stop
ALLEN / ACCESS
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / CHALMERS
Bus Stop
PLUMTREE / MAYFLOWER
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Old Hill (A+)

2. Bay (A+)

3. East Springfield (A)

4. Sixteen Acres (A)

5. Pine Point (A-)

cost of living B+

The cost of living in East Forest Park is 108/100 - which is 19% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South End (A+)

2. Metro Center (A+)

3. Brightwood (A+)

4. Memorial Square (A+)

5. Maple High-Six Corners (A+)

crime B+

East Forest Park crime rates are 1,345 per 100k, which is 3% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
1,122 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
223 crimes per 100k B+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. East Forest Park (B+)

2. Sixteen Acres (C)

3. East Springfield (C-)

4. Brightwood (F)

5. Upper Hill (F)

employment B

The median income in East Forest Park is $66,013 - which is 7% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$66,013 C
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. East Forest Park (B)

2. Boston Road (B-)

3. Sixteen Acres (B-)

4. Liberty Heights (C)

5. Indian Orchard (C-)

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Springfield College Public Safety
Police
Towne Student Health Center
Doctor
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Baystate High Street Health Center
Clinic
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Caring Health Center
Clinic
Springfield Police Metro Unit Substation
Police
Springfield Police Dept
Police
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
East Longmeadow Fire Dept
Fire Station
East Longmeadow Police Dept
Police
State Police Springfield
Police
Hampden County Sheriff
Police
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Mercy Medical Center
Hospital
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Springfield
Hospital
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
West Springfield Police Dept - Subst.
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Upper Hill (A+)

2. Boston Road (A+)

3. Liberty Heights (A+)

4. McKnight (A+)

5. Bay (A+)

housing A+

East Forest Park home prices are $163,100 - which is 52% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$163,100 C
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Indian Orchard (A+)

2. East Forest Park (A+)

3. Sixteen Acres (A+)

4. Boston Road (A+)

5. East Springfield (A+)

schools C+

The East Forest Park graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (4) A+
Frederick Harris
St Michaels Academy
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence
White Street
Washington
Arthur T Talmadge
Frank H Freedman
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
Kensington International School
Children'S House
John J Duggan Middle
Springfield Public Day Middle School
Trinity Nursery And Kindergarten
Alice B Beal Elementary
Forest Park Middle
Elias Brookings
Homer Street
M Marcus Kiley Middle
William N. Deberry
Glickman Elementary
Stem Middle Academy
Springfield International Academy At Johnson
Rebecca M Johnson
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
High Schools (0) F
Pope Francis High School
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
Liberty Preparatory Academy
Springfield High School
John J Duggan Middle
Springfield International Academy At Sci-Tech
Springfield High School Of Science And Technology
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Springfield Commonwealth Academy
The Macduffie School
High School Of Commerce
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
Gateway To College At Springfield Technical Community Colleg
Curtis Blake Day School
Mill Pond School
East Longmeadow High
Springfield Central High
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Longmeadow High
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
Sabis International Charter School
Grace Academy
Hampden Charter School Of Science West
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. East Forest Park (C+)

2. McKnight (C)

3. Forest Park (C-)

4. South End (C-)

5. Boston Road (C-)

ratings D+

East Forest Park has an overall rating of 58% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes D+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. East Springfield (A+)

2. Sixteen Acres (A+)

3. Maple High-Six Corners (B+)

4. East Forest Park (D+)

5. Liberty Heights (D-)

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East Forest Park, Springfield, MA Area Guide

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East Forest Park Area Facts

  • East Forest Park has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • East Forest Park crime rates are 58% lower than the Springfield average
  • Cost of living in East Forest Park is 6% higher than the Springfield average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Bill Playground
      Nathan Bill Park
      South Branch Park
      General Edwards Triangle
      Mary Shea Park
      Valentine Park
      Edward J Murphy Park
      Treetop Park

      Entertainment

      Appleton Auditorium
      Fuller Arts Center
      Esther B. Griswold Theatre
      Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center
      The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center
      Springfield Armory Museum
      Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
      Regal MGM Springfield

      Food & Drink

      Panera Bread
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Winchester Liquors
      McDonald's
      Chipotle
      The Plaza Bar
      Knox Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in East Forest Park? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in East Forest Park.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      10% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in East Forest Park? The cost of living in East Forest Park is 108/100 - which is 19% lower than Massachusetts.
      East Forest Park
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      Springfield
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in East Forest Park? East Forest Park crime rates are 1,345, which are 3% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,345 per 100k people

      42% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 75

      42% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in East Forest Park? The median income in East Forest Park is $66,013 which is 7% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $66,01319% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,25611% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is East Forest Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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

      A+ Housing

      What are East Forest Park home prices? East Forest Park home prices are $163,100 - which is 52% lower than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $163,10012% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,52360% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      31% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does East Forest Park have good schools? The East Forest Park graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      17% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is East Forest Park a good place to live? East Forest Park has an overall rating of 58% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      4 total surveys

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