Question 1

Is 02740 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

02740 (New Bedford) has a crime score of 50/100 based on publicly reported incidents. Crime rates are roughly average for the region.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 02740?

Accepted Answer

02740 has a school score of 100/100, based on state assessment proficiency rates for nearby public schools. Schools in this zip code perform significantly above state averages.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 02740?

Accepted Answer

The median home price in 02740 is approximately $424K, based on recent sales data from Zillow Research. Prices may vary significantly by property type and specific street.

Question 4

Is 02740 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

02740 has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100, calculated from crime rates (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%). This neighborhood scores in the moderate range overall.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Betsey B Winslow	KG–05	—	—	—
Elizabeth Carter Brooks	KG–05	—	—	—
Ellen R Hathaway	KG–05	—	—	—
Alfred J Gomes	PK–05	—	—	—
James B Congdon	KG–05	—	—	—
John Avery Parker	PK–05	—	—	—
Keith Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
New Bedford High	09–12	—	—	—
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy	PK–05	—	—	—
Thomas R Rodman	KG–05	—	—	—
Trinity Day Academy	06–12	—	—	—
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School	07–12	—	—	—

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