Senior Living in 02163 (Boston, MA)
Surrounding zip codes: 02134, 02139, 02138, 02446, 02143, 02215, 02140, 02135, 02142, 02141
The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.