Livability Score

65
/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 B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) C-
Blake House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mocha Emporium
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Crepes Tea House
Coffee Shop
Kava Press
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) A+
Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History
Museum
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
Museum
Springfield Museums
Attraction
Seymour Planetarium
Attraction
Springfield Science Museum
Museum
Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
Museum
George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
Museum
Paramount Theater
Theatre Arts
MassMutual Center
Stadium
Springfield Armory Museum
Museum
CityStage Symphony Hall
Theatre Arts
TAP Bowling & Arcade
Bowling Alley
Regal MGM Springfield
Cinema
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Museum
Josiah Day House Museum
Museum
Fuller Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Appleton Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Majestic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Esther B. Griswold Theatre
Theatre Arts
Big E Coliseum
Stadium
Storrowton Village Museum
Museum
Springfield Indian Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame
Museum
West Springfield 15
Cinema
Agawam Bowl
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (6) A-
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Deweys
Bar
Smith's Billiards
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
White Lion Brewery
Bar
Commonwealth Bar and Lounge
Bar
Knox Bar
Bar
TAP Sports Bar
Bar
The Plaza Bar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Winchester Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
YMCA of Greater Springfield
Gym
South End Community Center
Community Centre
Henry A. Butova & Metcalf Gymnasiums
Gym
Camp STAR Angelina
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Longmeadow Community House
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Old San Juan Bakery
Bakery
Save A Lot
Grocery Store
Puerto Rico Market & Bakery
Bakery
Big Y
Grocery Store
PriceRite
Grocery Store
Food Zone
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Ye Olde Butcher
Butcher
Precision Auto Repair
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Super Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Gus & Pauls Bakery
Bakery
Big Y
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Geissler's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
Stearns Square Park
Park
Downtown Springfield Railroad District
Park
Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District
Park
Steiger Park
Park
Emily Bill Park
Park
Springfield Armory National Historic Park
Park
Tower Square Park
Park
Merrick Park
Park
Court Square Park
Park
Memorial Square District
Park
Court Square Park
Park
Armory Square
Park
Court Square Park
Park
Upper Worthington Historic District
Park
Kibbe Triangle
Park
Leonardo da Vinci Park
Park
Gurdon Bill Park
Park
Memorial Square Triangle
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Federal Square
Park
Jaime Uolloa Park
Park
Magazine Playground
Park
John A. Sullivan Park
Park
Barrows Playgound
Park
Ames Hill-Crescent Hill Historic District
Park
Shops (1) F
Tower Square Mall
Mall
Hannoush Jewelers
Fashion
Indian Motorcycle 1901 Apparel
Clothing
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Furniture
Asian Start Grocery
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
BSW Beauty Supply
Beauty
Pretty Nails
Beauty
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Kohl's
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Colorado Ski & Bike Shop
Bicycle
Chicopee Eyecare
Optician
Corner Store
Convenience Store
Competitive Edge
Bicycle
Sue's Shop
Beauty
HomeGoods
Houseware
Pride Market
Convenience Store
Old Tyme Country Store
Convenience Store
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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, 14.6% take public transportation in Metro Center.
Public Transit Stops (96)
Stops & Stations A+
WORTHINGTON / CHESTNUT
Bus Stop
WORTHINGTON / CHESTNUT
Bus Stop
WORTHINGTON / SPRING
Bus Stop
WORTHINGTON / SPRING
Bus Stop
BRIDGE / CHESTNUT
Bus Stop
PEARL / HILLMAN
Bus Stop
TAYLOR / DWIGHT
Bus Stop
PEARL / SPRING
Bus Stop
DWIGHT / TAYLOR
Bus Stop
DWIGHT / WORTHINGTON
Bus Stop
PEARL / SPRING
Bus Stop
LIBERTY / CHESTNUT
Bus Stop
WORTHINGTON / WORTHINGTON
Bus Stop
LIBERTY / CHESTNUT
Bus Stop
LIBERTY / FRANKLIN
Bus Stop
CHESTNUT / LIBERTY
Bus Stop
LIBERTY / FRANKLIN
Bus Stop
LIBERTY / DWIGHT
Bus Stop
WORTHINGTON / STEARNS
Bus Stop
Springfield
Transit Station
LIBERTY / DWIGHT
Bus Stop
DWIGHT / HARRISON
Bus Stop
LIBERTY / DWIGHT
Bus Stop
Berth 7
Bus Stop
Berth 12
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
14.6% A-
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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 A+

The cost of living in Metro Center is 96/100 - which is 28% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
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 F

Metro Center crime rates are 9,558 per 100k, which is 587% higher than Massachusetts
Property Crime
7,083 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,475 crimes per 100k F
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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 F

The median income in Metro Center is $22,218 - which is 69% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$22,218 F
Unemployment Rate
7.4% F
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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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Springfield Police Dept
Police
Hampden County Sheriff
Police
Springfield Police Metro Unit Substation
Police
Baystate High Street Health Center
Clinic
Caring Health Center
Clinic
Mercy Medical Center
Hospital
State Police Springfield
Police
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Springfield
Hospital
West Springfield Police Dept - Subst.
Police
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Baystate Medical Center
Hospital
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Baystate Health Tolosky Center
Clinic
Springfield College Public Safety
Police
Towne Student Health Center
Doctor
Doctor's Express Urgent Care
Clinic
CVS
Pharmacy
The Hand Center of Western Massachusetts, Dr. Jeffrey WInt
Doctor
West Springfield Police Dept
Police
West Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
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 B-

Metro Center home prices are $122,600 - which is 64% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$122,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
34% A+
Home Affordability
5.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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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 F

The Metro Center graduation rate is 58% - which is 33% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
27% F
High School Grad. Rates
58% F
Elementary Schools (1) B-
Libertas Academy Charter School
Milton Bradley School
South End Middle School
Edward P. Boland School
The Macduffie School
Springfield Public Day Elementary School
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Springfield Commonwealth Academy
Hampden Charter School Of Science West
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Lincoln
William N. Deberry
Elias Brookings
Springfield International Academy At Johnson
Rebecca M Johnson
Playful Minds
German Gerena Community School
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted)
Chestnut Academy
Impact Prep At Chestnut
Springfield Public Day Middle School
Brightwood
Liberty
Philip G Coburn
High Schools (1) A+
Gateway To College At Springfield Technical Community Colleg
High School Of Commerce
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
The Macduffie School
Springfield Commonwealth Academy
Hampden Charter School Of Science West
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
Liberty Preparatory Academy
Springfield High School
Valley West School
Springfield High School Of Science And Technology
Springfield International Academy At Sci-Tech
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Pope Francis High School
Springfield Central High
West Springfield High
Chicopee High
Grace Academy
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
John J Duggan Middle
21St Century Skills Academy
Agawam High
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
Longmeadow High
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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-)

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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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Metro Center Area Facts

  • Metro Center has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Metro Center crime rates are 196% higher than the Springfield average
  • Cost of living in Metro Center is 6% lower than the Springfield average
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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Stearns Square Park
      Downtown Springfield Railroad District
      Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District
      Steiger Park
      Emily Bill Park
      Springfield Armory National Historic Park
      Tower Square Park
      Merrick Park

      Entertainment

      Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History
      The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
      Springfield Museums
      Seymour Planetarium
      Springfield Science Museum
      Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
      George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
      Paramount Theater

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Deweys
      Smith's Billiards
      Dunkin' Donuts
      White Lion Brewery
      Commonwealth Bar and Lounge
      Knox Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Metro Center? Of all people who commute, 14.6% take public transportation in Metro Center.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Metro Center? The cost of living in Metro Center is 96/100 - which is 28% lower than Massachusetts.
      Metro Center
      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 Metro Center? Metro Center crime rates are 9,558, which are 587% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      9,558 per 100k people

      311% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      311% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Metro Center? The median income in Metro Center is $22,218 which is 69% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $22,21860% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,53748% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      59% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Metro Center 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

      B- Housing

      What are Metro Center home prices? Metro Center home prices are $122,600 - which is 64% lower than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $122,60034% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78018% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      7%

      89% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Metro Center have good schools? The Metro Center graduation rate is 58% - which is 33% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      58%

      30% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      27%

      44% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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