Otis, MA, with the zip code 01253, is a small town located in Berkshire County. According to BestPlaces rankings, Otis has an overall score of 63/100 which indicates that it is slightly below average when compared to other cities and towns in the US. The town has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, slightly lower than the US average of 5.2%, and a median household income that is below the US average by about $7,000. Otis also ranks far below the US average for cost of living at 89/100 (the US average is 100). In terms of climate rankings, Otis ranks 51/100 for March temperatures and 72/100 for July temperatures, both around 10 points lower than the US averages. Overall, Otis' BestPlaces rankings demonstrate that while it is slightly below average on most metrics when compared to other American towns and cities, it is still a relatively safe and comfortable place to live.
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