Livability Score

59
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Blake House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mocha Emporium
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kava Press
Coffee Shop
Crepes Tea House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) C-
Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Esther B. Griswold Theatre
Theatre Arts
Springfield Indian Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame
Museum
Fuller Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Appleton Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Springfield Armory Museum
Museum
Springfield Science Museum
Museum
George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
Museum
Seymour Planetarium
Attraction
Springfield Museums
Attraction
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
Museum
Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
Museum
Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History
Museum
MassMutual Center
Stadium
TAP Bowling & Arcade
Bowling Alley
Regal MGM Springfield
Cinema
CityStage Symphony Hall
Theatre Arts
Paramount Theater
Theatre Arts
World War II Tank
Attraction
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Museum
Edward Bellamy House
Museum
AMF Chicopee Lanes
Bowling Alley
The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center
Zoo
Josiah Day House Museum
Museum
Majestic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
Winchester Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Deweys
Bar
Commonwealth Bar and Lounge
Bar
Knox Bar
Bar
Smith's Billiards
Bar
TAP Sports Bar
Bar
The Plaza Bar
Bar
White Lion Brewery
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fairview Market
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Henry A. Butova & Metcalf Gymnasiums
Gym
South End Community Center
Community Centre
YMCA of Greater Springfield
Gym
Camp STAR Angelina
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Save A Lot
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
5 Star Supermarket
Grocery Store
Food Zone
Grocery Store
Old San Juan Bakery
Bakery
Puerto Rico Market & Bakery
Bakery
Gus & Pauls Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Fresh Acres Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
PriceRite
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Super Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Acorn Park
Park
Ellis Playground
Park
Blunt Park
Park
Hennessey Park
Park
G Frank Adams Park
Park
Thompson Triangle
Park
Winchester Square Historic District
Park
Winchester Square
Park
Walsh Park
Park
Gunn Square Park
Park
Marshall Roy Park
Park
Samuel A. Bolden Park
Park
Pendleton Ave. Park
Park
Magazine Playground
Park
Memorial Field
Park
Federal Square
Park
Kibbe Triangle
Park
Upper Worthington Historic District
Park
Brunton Park
Park
General Edwards Triangle
Park
Barrows Playgound
Park
Gurdon Bill Park
Park
Van Horn Park
Park
Armory Square
Park
Van Horn Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Pretty Nails
Beauty
BSW Beauty Supply
Beauty
Hannoush Jewelers
Fashion
Indian Motorcycle 1901 Apparel
Clothing
Tower Square Mall
Mall
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Furniture
Corner Store
Convenience Store
Chicopee Eyecare
Optician
Asian Start Grocery
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Competitive Edge
Bicycle
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Supercuts
Hairdresser
HomeGoods
Houseware
Kohl's
Department Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Verizon Wireless
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Joe's Kwik Mart
Convenience Store
Gary's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Lowe's
Home Improvement
See more Bay amenity data

Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Metro Center (B+)

2. South End (C)

3. Maple High-Six Corners (D+)

4. Brightwood (D)

5. Old Hill (D-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Bay.
Public Transit Stops (27)
Stops & Stations A+
BAY / ASTER
Bus Stop
BAY / ASTER
Bus Stop
BAY / GOLDENROD
Bus Stop
BAY / BAYWOOD
Bus Stop
BAY / EDGEWOOD
Bus Stop
BAY / EDGEWOOD
Bus Stop
BAY / BAYWOOD
Bus Stop
BAY / OAK GROVE
Bus Stop
OAK GROVE / BAY
Bus Stop
BAY / OAK GROVE
Bus Stop
BAY / BLUNT PARK
Bus Stop
OAK GROVE / ACORN
Bus Stop
CAMBRIDGE / BAY
Bus Stop
BAY / DAWES
Bus Stop
INDEPENDENCE HOUSE PARKING LOT / INDEPEN
Bus Stop
CAMBRIDGE / BAY
Bus Stop
OAK GROVE / BURR
Bus Stop
BAY / CLIFFORD
Bus Stop
BAY / CLIFFORD
Bus Stop
BAY / BLUNT PARK
Bus Stop
PRINCETON / BAY
Bus Stop
BAY / BLUNT PARK
Bus Stop
BAY / PRINCETON
Bus Stop
CAMBRIDGE / BURR
Bus Stop
BLUNT PARK / STATE
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.2% F
See more Bay commute data

Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Old Hill (A+)

2. Bay (A+)

3. East Springfield (A)

4. Sixteen Acres (A)

5. Pine Point (A-)

cost of living A-

The cost of living in Bay is 98/100 - which is 26% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
See more Bay cost of living data

Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South End (A+)

2. Metro Center (A+)

3. Brightwood (A+)

4. Memorial Square (A+)

5. Maple High-Six Corners (A+)

crime F

Bay crime rates are 5,473 per 100k, which is 293% higher than Massachusetts
Property Crime
3,653 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,820 crimes per 100k F
See more Bay crime data

Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. East Forest Park (B+)

2. Sixteen Acres (C)

3. East Springfield (C-)

4. Brightwood (F)

5. Upper Hill (F)

employment F

The median income in Bay is $30,050 - which is 58% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$30,050 F
Unemployment Rate
6.8% F
See more Bay employment data

Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. East Forest Park (B)

2. Boston Road (B-)

3. Sixteen Acres (B-)

4. Liberty Heights (C)

5. Indian Orchard (C-)

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
Hospital
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Towne Student Health Center
Doctor
State Police Springfield
Police
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Springfield College Public Safety
Police
Baystate High Street Health Center
Clinic
Springfield Police Dept
Police
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Springfield
Hospital
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mercy Medical Center
Hospital
Springfield Police Metro Unit Substation
Police
Caring Health Center
Clinic
Hampden County Sheriff
Police
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Baystate Medical Center
Hospital
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Springfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Baystate Health Tolosky Center
Clinic
Chicopee Police Dept
Police
Chicopee Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
See more Bay health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Upper Hill (A+)

2. Boston Road (A+)

3. Liberty Heights (A+)

4. McKnight (A+)

5. Bay (A+)

housing C+

Bay home prices are $117,200 - which is 66% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$117,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-7% D
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) C-
See more Bay housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Indian Orchard (A+)

2. East Forest Park (A+)

3. Sixteen Acres (A+)

4. Boston Road (A+)

5. East Springfield (A+)

schools D+

The Bay graduation rate is 73% - which is 17% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
73% D-
Elementary Schools (1) A+
Margaret C Ells
Stem Middle Academy
Homer Street
Rebecca M Johnson
Springfield International Academy At Johnson
Hiram L Dorman
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
William N. Deberry
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
Rise Academy At Van Sickle
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Van Sickle Academy
Children'S House
Mary O Pottenger
Liberty
Springfield Public Day Middle School
Samuel Bowles
Thomas M Balliet
Balliet Middle School
Edward P. Boland School
Grace Academy
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Springfield Public Day Elementary School
Academy Hill School
Elias Brookings
High Schools (1) A+
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Springfield High School Of Science And Technology
Springfield International Academy At Sci-Tech
Springfield Central High
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
Gateway To College At Springfield Technical Community Colleg
High School Of Commerce
Grace Academy
John J Duggan Middle
Pope Francis High School
Valley West School
The Macduffie School
Springfield Commonwealth Academy
Chicopee High
Liberty Preparatory Academy
Springfield High School
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
Hampden Charter School Of Science West
Curtis Blake Day School
Mill Pond School
Springfield Public Day High School
Sabis International Charter School
See more Bay education data

Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. East Forest Park (C+)

2. McKnight (C)

3. Forest Park (C-)

4. South End (C-)

5. Boston Road (C-)

ratings N/A

Bay has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (0)
From AreaVibes
See more Bay user rating data

Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. East Springfield (A+)

2. Sixteen Acres (A+)

3. Maple High-Six Corners (B+)

4. East Forest Park (D+)

5. Liberty Heights (D-)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Bay, Springfield, MA Area Guide

Photo of Springfield, MA
( 0 Ratings )

Living in Bay, Springfield, MA

Ranks better than 59% of areas Follow

Bay Area Facts

New Real Estate Listings in Bay Area
Search
Search Homes for Sale in Springfield, MA
See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Bay Reviews

Write a review about Bay Tell people what you like or don't like about Bay…
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Bay?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Springfield, MA Livability

      vs

      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bay? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Acorn Park
      Ellis Playground
      Blunt Park
      Hennessey Park
      G Frank Adams Park
      Thompson Triangle
      Winchester Square Historic District
      Winchester Square

      Entertainment

      Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center
      Esther B. Griswold Theatre
      Springfield Indian Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame
      Fuller Arts Center
      Appleton Auditorium
      Springfield Armory Museum
      Springfield Science Museum
      George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum

      Food & Drink

      Winchester Liquors
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bay? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Bay.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      8% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bay? The cost of living in Bay is 98/100 - which is 26% lower than Massachusetts.
      Bay
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Springfield
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bay? Bay crime rates are 5,473, which are 293% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      5,473 per 100k people

      135% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      135% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Bay? The median income in Bay is $30,050 which is 58% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $30,05046% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $13,18156% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      47% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Bay a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Shriners Hospitals for Children - Springfield
      Mercy Medical Center
      Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
      Baystate Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Towne Student Health Center
      The Hand Center of Western Massachusetts, Dr. Jeffrey WInt

      C+ Housing

      What are Bay home prices? Bay home prices are $117,200 - which is 66% lower than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $117,20037% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0207% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      47% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Bay have good schools? The Bay graduation rate is 73% - which is 17% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      12% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      36% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Bay a good place to live? Bay has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      n/a%

      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

      Springfield neighborhoods


      Best Neighborhoods in Springfield for Singles
      Best Neighborhoods in Springfield for Families
      Safest Neighborhoods in Springfield
      Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Springfield
      Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Springfield
      Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Springfield
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2024