Private Schools Market: ZIP 01749
Opportunity Score
76
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 01749 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 19,959 and household incomes well above the national median ($107,202).
Area Profile
19,959
Population
$107,202
Median Income
+44% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.8/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 43.3 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 34.6% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 01749.
8
Child Care Centers
4.0 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,550
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,416
Median Gross Rent
$480 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$1.4 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Private School Business in Massachusetts
- Accreditation takes 2-3 years but determines whether your tuition qualifies for tax credits and whether colleges recognize your diplomas.
- Your first 50 students are the hardest. Most private schools break even around 80-120 students. Plan for 2-3 years of operating losses.
- Facility costs dominate. Leasing a church or community center cuts your startup cost by 60-80% vs. building or buying.
- Teacher salaries run 15-30% below public school equivalents. You'll attract mission-driven educators, but benefits and culture have to compensate.
- The median income here is $107,202. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Related Businesses
- 8
- Bank Branches
- 6
vs. National Average
Median Income
+44% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.7 pts vs. national avg
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01775
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01740
5.2 mi
Pop: 5,698
$198,475
Walk: 6.0
01772
6.0 mi
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01503
6.1 mi
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$122,411
Walk: 6.1
01754
6.7 mi
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Walk: 7.2
01719
6.9 mi
Pop: 5,468
$151,000
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01745
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits