Senior Living in Mendon, Massachusetts

Top zip codes in Mendon, MA: 01756

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Mendon scores higher than the Massachusetts average of 77.
Mendon scores 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 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Milford Regional Medical Center, Landmark Medical Center, Inc, and Rehabilitation Hospital.
There are 68 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Atria Draper Place, Blaire House of Milford, and Whitcomb House.
There is a low 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 196 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 low percentage of seniors in the population (23% of residents).
There are 162 golf courses in or around the city, including Hopedale Country Club, New England Country Club, The, and Maplegate Country Club.
There are 5 parks near the city center, including West Hill Dam, Upton State Forest, and Ashland State Park.
There are 112 churches in or near the city, including Bethany Assembly of God, Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Union Evangelical Church.
There are 5 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 106 grocery stores within the city.
There are 6 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 113 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.73% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.10% 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 $112,881, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $93,245, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $40,523, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
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 average compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $56,056 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 6.42%, which is low compared to national averages.
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

Mendon receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Mendon has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has average air quality.
Mendon has a sparse population density of 328.5 people per square mile.
Residents of Mendon have a very long daily commute time.
The city has a low public transportation ridership.
Mendon 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 95.65%.