There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Needham Heights, Massachusetts. This includes 2 facilities in Needham Heights and 18 nearby. The average cost per day for assisted living in Massachusetts is about $175, with costs ranging between $42 and $254 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $5,247, with costs ranging from about $1,263 to $7,613. The average yearly cost is $62,964, which is above the nationwide average of $42,000.
Costs of assisted living in Needham Heights, MA typically range between $3,750 per month and $9,495 per month. The median cost is approximately $5,560 per month, or about $66,720 yearly.
SeniorScore™ for Needham Heights, Massachusetts
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- Needham Heights scores significantly higher than the Massachusetts average of 77.
- Needham Heights scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 47 hospitals within close range of the city, including Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham, Simpson Infirmary, and Newton-wellesley Hospital.
- There are 260 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Wingate at Needham, Wingate Residences, and Kindred Transitional Care And Rehabilitation-Avery.
- There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 1270 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 171 golf courses in or around the city, including Needham Golf Club, Charles River Country Club, and Wellesley Country Club.
- There are 31 parks near the city center, including Cutler Park, Brook Farm, and MDC Park.
- There are 624 churches in or near the city, including Carter Memorial United Meth, Temple Beth Shalom, and Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Ch.
- There are 14 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 762 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 54 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 595 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 4.18% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.02% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.25%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Massachusetts has an average state income tax of 4.74%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $138,718, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $103,946, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $53,261, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $66,720 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $148,738 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $60,632 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.83%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Needham Heights receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Needham Heights has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- This city has very good water quality.
- Needham Heights has a dense population density of 3,236.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Needham Heights have a long daily commute time.
- The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
- Needham Heights has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 96.62%.
Needham Heights is a small city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro area. The surrounding metropolitan area has 3,325,860 people, but there are 8,955 residing within the city itself. 29% of the population are 55 and over.
Needham Heights has an exceptional SeniorScore™ of 87. The city has a median per capita income of $53,000. The median household income is $104,000 vs the average of $73,000 for the state of Massachusetts. The current unemployment rate is roughly 7.83% and the median home price is $946,500, which is higher than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.
Needham Heights has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives heavy levels of rain each year. Compared to other American cities, Needham Heights has moderate air quality ratings and excellent water quality ratings.