There are 18 independent living communities serving New Bedford, Massachusetts. This includes 2 communities in New Bedford and 16 nearby. Independent living costs in Massachusetts range from about $23 up to $140 per day, with an average expenditure running about $96. The per month expense averages around $2,885 and ranges between $694 and $4,187. Annually, the mean cost is about $34,630, which is greater than the national average of $23,100.
New Bedford is a medium-sized city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It is part of the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metropolitan area. It is the sixth biggest city in the state. The encompassing statistical area contains 436,658 people, but there are 94,905 living within the city limits. Residents who are over 55 represent around 26% of the total community.
New Bedford has an average SeniorScore™ of 62. The city has a median per capita income of $21,000 and a median household income is $37,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The current unemployment rate is about 11.26% and the mean home price is $217,500, which is significantly less than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.
New Bedford has medium mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets high levels of rain each year. In comparison to other American cities, New Bedford has moderate air quality, exceptional water quality, and a very high rate of crime.