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Townsend, Massachusetts · ZIP 01474

Townsend — ZIP 01474

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Townsend (01474) scores 80/100 — Good for Townsend. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $524K.

80OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100
Typical home value$524K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$524K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

19,564

Violent Crime

3,323

Property Crime

16,241

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Middlesex County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

No public schools are located directly within this ZIP code.

The Schools score above is estimated from schools in nearby ZIP codes. Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

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Demographics

Population

2,249

Median Income

$136K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

45.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 01474 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 01474 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 01474 is approximately $524K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 01474 in Townsend has an overall NeighborScore of 80/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.