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Deerfield
  • Town in Massachusetts
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Deerfield

#1 in Best Places to Live in Franklin County
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    Overall Grade
  • Town in Massachusetts
  • 3 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Deerfield is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 5,029. Deerfield is in Franklin County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Deerfield offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Deerfield there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Deerfield and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Deerfield are highly rated.
    Population
    5,029
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $310,000
    National
    $229,800
    Median Rent
    $978
    National
    $1,096
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      80.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      20.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      60.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      401.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      20.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      20%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      27%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Deerfield

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $87,015
    National
    $64,994
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