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Deerfield

#1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Franklin County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Massachusetts
  • 3 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Deerfield is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 5,046. 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 above average.
    Population
    5,046
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $287,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $951
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      99.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      20
      40.7
    • Robbery
      20
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      239.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      818
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      119.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%
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    Working in Deerfield

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,250
    National
    $55,322
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    Deerfield Reviews

    3 reviews
    Horrible in the winter, beautiful in summer.
    • Jan 28 2015
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    Great people who are friendly and helpful.
    • Jan 28 2015
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    Thai Blue Ginger & Taylor's Tavern are probably the best places to grab a casual bite to eat.
    • Jan 28 2015
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