With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.
A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.
Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.
Statistic | Bourne | Massachusetts | National |
Average one way commute | 22min | 29min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 93.8% | 71.1% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 6.2% | 7.5% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 9.9% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | 0.0% | 4.9% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 0.0% | 4.7% | 4.6% |