West Brookfield Town, MA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
3/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
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Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
5/10
school
Colleges
10/10
accessibility
Hospitals
5/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
- school Colleges
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Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
3,830
332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.3 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.8%
64% (US)
College-Educated
31.2%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$78,988
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7%
88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$333,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$726
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$843
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.3%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Worcester County
4
Worcester Metro Area
4
Massachusetts
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Worcester County
3
Worcester Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
3
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | 14 | 22 |
| Feb | 3 | 11 | 26 |
| Mar | 4 | 8 | 34 |
| Apr | 4 | 2 | 45 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 57 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 65 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 69 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 61 |
| Oct | 5 | 0 | 48 |
| Nov | 4 | 2 | 40 |
| Dec | 4 | 10 | 29 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (47%) (47%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 55%Schools
West Brookfield Elementary
2 miles, S
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3.7
Quaboag Regional High
3 miles, SW
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4.6
Quaboag Regional Middle Innovation School
3 miles, SW
•
1.9
Appleseed Montessori School
4 miles, E
Colleges
Anna Maria College
13 miles, E
•
2.3
Worcester State University
16 miles, E
•
2.8
Assumption College
17 miles, E
•
3.7
Hospitals
Baystate Wing Hospital
11 miles, W
•
4.1
Harrington Memorial Hospital-1
14 miles, S
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3.2
Adcare Hospital of Worcester Inc
19 miles, E
St Vincent Hospital
19 miles, E
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2.3
Airports
Worcester Regional Airport
14 miles, E
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1
Bradley International Airport
35 miles, W
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2.8
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
52 miles, SE
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2.3
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
59 miles, E
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4.1