Senior Living in 01473 (Westminster, MA)

Surrounding zip codes: 01440, 01420, 01438, 01452, 01541, 01453, 01430, 01468, 01431, 01462

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SeniorScore™ Overview

01473 scores the same as the Westminster, MA average of 79.
01473 scores higher than the Massachusetts average of 77.
01473 scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within close range.
There are 2 hospitals nearby (Heywood Hospital and Healthalliance Hospitals, Inc).
There are 19 senior living facilities in the area, including Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Wachusett Manor, and Caldwell Home Elder Care.
There are 5 home healthcare providers operating in the area.
There are 22 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 97 pharmacies within short driving distance.
The area has a a very low property crime rate.
The area has a a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has an average percent of seniors (28% of the total population).
There are 63 golf courses nearby, including Woods of Westminster, The, Westminster Country Club, and Gardner Municipal Golf Course.
There are 8 parks nearby, including Leominster State Forest, Dunn Pond State Park, and Wachusett Mountain State Reservation.
There are 46 churches nearby, including Redemption Rock Church, First Congregational Church, and St Edward the Confessor.
The area has a very high number of malls and/or shopping centers.
The area has a high number of grocery stores and/or markets.
The area has a high number of movie theatres.
The area has a very high number of health clubs / fitness studios.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.73% of total income, which is high compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 1.10% of total property value, which is medium compared to the national median.
The sales tax rate is 6.25%, which is very low compared to the national median.
Massachusetts has a high average state income tax rate of 4.74%.
The area has an average household income of $86,377, which is in the top 15% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $78,632, which is in the top 10% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $31,391, which is in the top 20% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $57,091 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $131,765 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $17,680 per year, which are medium compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $56,056 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 6.75%, which is medium compared to national statistics.
The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

This area receives average levels of rainfall each year.
This area has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This area has average air quality.
01473 has a sparse population density of 205.4 people per square mile.
Residents have a long daily commute time.
The area has a low public transportation ridership.
The area has a very high public school quality ranking.
The area has a very high public school safety ranking.
This area has a high education attainment of 90.91%.