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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brightwood a good place to live?
Brightwood is a good place to live. Brightwood is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Brightwood is a suburban neighborhood. Brightwood has 7 parks for recreational activities.It is fairly dense in population with 12.0 people per acre and a median age of 32. The average household income is $36,376 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 7.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Brightwood are renters, with 84% of residents renting and 16% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Brightwood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Brightwood neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Brightwood?
The median home price in Brightwood is $239,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $47,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 7.03%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,280 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $55K a year to afford the median home price in Brightwood. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Brightwood is $36K.
What are the best public schools in Brightwood?
The best public schools that serve Brightwood are:
- West Springfield High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Springfield Central High School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
What are the best private schools in Brightwood?
The best private schools that serve Brightwood are:
- Springfield Commonwealth Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Academy Hill School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- St Thomas The Apostle School has a student teacher ratio of 14:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Brightwood, Springfield, MA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Brightwood, Springfield, MA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Brightwood, Springfield, MA are Memorial Square, Liberty Heights, Metro Center, Chicopee Center and McKnight.
Are home prices dropping in Brightwood?
Yes, home prices in Brightwood are down 11% in the last 12 months.
