Bliss Corner, MA

Massachusetts

Bliss Corner is a small city in Massachusetts with a population of 5,666. Residents earn $73,919 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
5,666 Population 2,833/sq mi density
$73,919 Median Income $49,334 per capita
$430,700 Home Value
$1,186 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,919 median income, 0.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$430,700 home value, $1,186/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,919
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $430,700
53% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.0%
11% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,186
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.7%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Bliss Corner Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,666
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density2,833/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,919
Per Capita$49,334
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$2,110M
Commute22 min

Housing

B
Home Value$430,700
Rent$1,186
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation82 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+85.4%
School Score6.49

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute22 min
Libraries7

Is Bliss Corner a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bliss Corner receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bliss Corner offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bliss Corner is $73,919, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bliss Corner is $430,700, making it a premium housing market at 53% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,186 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

30.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Bliss Corner experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches, including 32.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Bliss Corner has a population of 5,666 with a density of 2,833 people per square mile. The median age is 45.3 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.1%).

Population

5,666
Total Population
2,833
People / sq mi
45.3yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bliss Corner vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.6%
1% below US avg
Spanish22.4%
67% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bliss Corner vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bliss Corner is $73,919, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Bliss Corner vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,919
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,334
Avg Weekly Wage$1,374
IRS Avg AGI$104,753

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,434
County GDP$2,110M

Business (County)

Restaurants154
Healthcare55
Retail195
Manufacturing18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,108
132% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.2 min
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Bliss Corner is $430,700, 53% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,186 (2% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$430,700
53% above US avg
Median List Price$575,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$575,000
$/Sq Ft$331
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio102.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,186
2% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedrooms$2,300
3 Bedrooms$2,858
4 Bedrooms$3,232

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,108
132% above US avg
Effective Rate1.88%
In Bliss Corner, 30.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.6% report depression. 22.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bliss Corner vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.7%
4% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma12.9%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity22.5%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Checkup Rate79.9%
Premature Death4,473/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access93.9%
Healthcare Facilities55

Crime Rates: Bliss Corner vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Bliss Corner has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.2 inches
37% above US avg
Snowfall32.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density2,833/sq mi
Coordinates41.6051°N, 70.9424°W
County FIPS25007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 30.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 52.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 22.6%
D 75.2%

Winner: Democrat by 52.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.0%
11% below US avg
High School+85.4%
School Test Score6.49
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density2,833/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities55
Restaurants154
Retail Stores195

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.2 min
Work from Home6.0%

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