Senior Living in Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Top zip codes in Longmeadow, MA: 01106

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Longmeadow scores higher than the Massachusetts average of 77.
Longmeadow scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 5 hospitals within close range of the city, including Park View Specialty Hospital, Mercy Medical Center, and Shriners Hospitals For Child.
There are 81 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including East Village Place, East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center, and CareOne at Redstone.
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 286 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very low property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
There are 88 golf courses in or around the city, including Twin Hills Country Club, Longmeadow Country Club, and Pine Knoll Executive Golf Course.
There are 4 parks near the city center, including Springfield Armory, Chicopee Memorial State Park, and Holyoke Heritage State Park.
There are 173 churches in or near the city, including St Mary\'s Catholic Church, B\'Nai Jacob Congregation, and St Andrew\'s Episcopal Church.
There are 13 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 238 grocery stores within the city.
There are 8 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 101 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 4.07% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.36% 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 $136,040, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $96,913, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $50,018, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $57,270 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $141,058 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $17,550 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $53,196 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 3.84%, which is very low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Longmeadow receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Longmeadow has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
This city has average air quality.
This city has above average water quality.
Longmeadow has a dense population density of 1,722.5 people per square mile.
Residents of Longmeadow have a short daily commute time.
The city has an average public transportation ridership.
Longmeadow 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 95.13%.