Senior Living in 02163 (Boston, MA)

Surrounding zip codes: 02134, 02139, 02138, 02446, 02143, 02215, 02140, 02135, 02142, 02141

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SeniorScore™ Overview

02163 has a SeniorScore® of 77, which is the 10th highest of any zip code in Boston, MA.
02163 scores higher than the Boston, MA average of 74.
02163 scores the same as the Massachusetts average of 77.
02163 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 7 hospitals nearby, including Cambridge Health Alliance, M I T Medical Department, and Mount Auburn Hospital.
There are 72 senior living facilities in the area, including Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, The Cambridge Homes, and Wingate at Boston.
There are 34 home healthcare providers operating in the area.
There are 13 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 163 pharmacies within short driving distance.
The area has a an average property crime rate.
The area has a a very high violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has a very low percent of seniors (0% of the total population).
There are 62 golf courses nearby, including Fresh Pond Golf Course, Oakley Country Club, and Newton Commonwealth Golf Course.
There are 3 parks nearby, including Soldiers Field Athletic Area, Mount Auburn Cemetery, and Kenmore Square.
There are 56 churches nearby, including Allston Brighton Islamic Center, St Bartholomew\'s Church, and St Bartholomew\'s Church.
The area has a high number of malls and/or shopping centers.
The area has a very high number of grocery stores and/or markets.
The area has a very high number of movie theatres.
The area has a very high number of health clubs / fitness studios.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.51% of total income, which is high compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 0.78% of total property value, which is low 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 $57,080, which is in the top 52% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $41,386, which is in the top 66% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $19,769, which is in the top 72% of all per capita incomes in the US.
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 10.76%, which is high compared to national statistics.
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.

General Quality of Life

This area receives average levels of rainfall each year.
This area has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
This area has very poor air quality.
This area has very good water quality.
02163 has a very dense population density of 26,080.8 people per square mile.
Residents have a very short daily commute time.
The area has a very high 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 very high education attainment of 100.00%.