Leverett

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Leverett, MA Area Guide

A central Massachusetts locale set within an incredible state forest

Rural Hiking Park-Like Nature Up-and-Coming

Leverett is nestled among Toby State Forest just six miles north of Amherst. This is quiet New England locale, home to a few long-standing apartment complexes as well as charming single-family homes for rent. There are new developments coming however, including upscale townhomes. Residents enjoy an overall peaceful atmosphere and convenient hiking trails and green space to the east, making Leverett perfect for anyone looking for a quiet rental in this neck of the woods. Amherst is just a few miles south, housing a charming downtown district plus plenty of restaurants and shopping for the residents of Leverett.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$105,698

Average: $129,744

Education

1,084

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

1,052

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

52 Years

Largest Age Group

70-79 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

17%

Over 65

33%

Housing Distribution

Leverett has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%

Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Leverett Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

135 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Wyola State Park
  • Silvio O. Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge
  • Richard Cronin National Salmon Station
  • Orchard Hill Observatory
  • Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation

Airports

  • Worcester Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.