Living in Leominster, MA
Suburb in Massachusetts
Leominster is a suburb in Massachusetts, home to about 44,000 people, with 1.0 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is Leominster a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Mild summers: highs around 81°F
- Low natural disaster risk: 11 federally declared disasters since 2000
- Easy flying: BOS is 40 mi away
- Strong healthcare: 5 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
👎 Cons
- Higher taxes: about $3,502 state income tax per resident, 1.47% property tax
- Cloudier than most places
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Fewer family amenities than most places
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Key facts
Living in Leominster: common questions
What is the cost of living in Leominster?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $489k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,250 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 103, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Leominster?
Massachusetts collects about $3,502 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 1.47% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Leominster safe?
Violent crime is somewhat above the national rate (1.5× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Leominster?
Leominster has long, snowy winters: winter days average around 37°F and summer days around 81°F, with roughly 75″ of snow a year.
Does Leominster get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding and hurricanes: 11 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.2 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Leominster?
The nearest major airport is BOS, about 40 mi away.
How Leominster scores
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