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Whately
  • Town in Massachusetts
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Whately

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Franklin County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Whately is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 1,660. Whately is in Franklin County. Living in Whately offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Whately and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Whately are highly rated.
    Population
    1,660
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $346,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,677
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      62.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      62.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      377.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      63.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      18%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Whately

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $88,533
    National
    $69,021
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