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Bernardston
  • Town in Massachusetts

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade C minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Bernardston is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 2,081. Bernardston is in Franklin County. Living in Bernardston offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Bernardston and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Bernardston are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$254,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$890
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    20%
  • Own
    80%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    95.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    48
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    191.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    623.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    47.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    6%
  • 10-17 years
    16%
  • 18-24 years
    3%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    8%
  • 45-54 years
    16%
  • 55-64 years
    20%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    13%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Bernardston

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$70,750
National
$69,021

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