Blackstone, MA Rankings

Blackstone, MA is a small town located in the south of Worcester County, Massachusetts. It has an estimated population of 6,200 and covers an area of 5.5 square miles. Despite its size, Blackstone is rated highly by the BestPlaces website in terms of categories such as cost of living, housing affordability, education quality, crime rate and weather. The cost of living in Blackstone is 11% lower than the US average according to BestPlaces. Housing prices are also quite reasonable with a median home price of $241,700 and rent for a two-bedroom apartment at $1,165 per month on average. Education quality is above the national average with high school graduation rates at or above 90%. Crime rate is low compared to other towns and cities in the US as well with violent crime rates reported to be 41% lower than the national average. Finally, due to its proximity to oceanic climate systems combined with its elevation levels helps ensure mild summers and generally pleasant weather year round. All these factors combine to make Blackstone a great place to live!

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