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Mansfield
  • Suburb of Boston, MA

Report Card

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

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Mansfield is a suburb of Boston with a population of 23,768. Mansfield is in Bristol County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Mansfield offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Mansfield there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Mansfield and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Mansfield are highly rated.

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About Mansfield...
Population
23,768

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$456,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,387
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    25%
  • Own
    75%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    112.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    28.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    12.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    68.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    486.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    33.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    16%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    23%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

Working in Mansfield

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$122,274
National
$69,021

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