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Ashfield

  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Massachusetts
  • 1 review
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Ashfield is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 1,539. Ashfield is in Franklin County. Living in Ashfield offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Ashfield and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    Population
    1,539
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $287,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $882
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      20%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%
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      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $70,956
      National
      $55,322
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      Ashfield Reviews

      1 review
      It is a small, safe town. There is a strong community and it is a nice drive to any towns with stores which you may need. It is about 20 to 30 minutes away from any major stores but all the essentials can be found close by.
      • Jan 9 2017
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