Ashburnham, MA Rankings

Ashburnham, MA is a small town located in Worcester County with a population of 5,377 residents. According to BestPlaces rankings for Ashburnham, MA, the city has an overall score of 41.7 out of 100 based on various metrics used to measure livability. Factors such as cost of living, weather, crime rate, education, and housing are all taken into consideration when determining this overall score. Ashburnham ranks in the bottom half for BestPlaces when compared to other cities in the United States. The city has an average median home value of $279K and a high cost of living index at 108 compared to the national average. Although crime rates are relatively low with an index rating of 88 compared to the national average, educational opportunities are below average with a rating of 67 compared to the national average and there is a moderate unemployment rate of 6.3%. Despite this lower than average ranking in certain factors that determine overall livability, Ashburnham is still considered a safe and good place to live with plenty of outdoor activities available to residents such as fishing, hunting and camping along with vibrant community events that take place year-round.

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