Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 02453
Opportunity Score
91
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 02453 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 30,314 and household incomes well above the national median ($114,029).
Area Profile
30,314
Population
$114,029
Median Income
+53% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.8/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 34.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 40.8% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,730
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,063
Median Gross Rent
$670 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$140 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Veterinary Business in Massachusetts
- A veterinary practice costs $500K-$1.5M to start from scratch. Most new vets buy into existing practices or start mobile to reduce overhead.
- DEA registration, state veterinary license, and controlled substance permits all take time. Start applications 6 months before your target opening.
- Pet ownership rates vary by ZIP. Suburban areas with single-family homes consistently outperform dense urban cores for vet visit volume.
- Emergency and after-hours services command 2-3x standard pricing. Even offering limited emergency hours gives you a revenue edge in most markets.
- The median income here is $114,029. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+53% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+5.3 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
02465
1.6 mi
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$174,518
Walk: 15.7
02466
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02451
2.4 mi
Pop: 18,153
$119,509
Walk: 13.9
02452
2.4 mi
Pop: 16,173
$112,902
Walk: 12.2
02460
2.5 mi
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Walk: 15.7
02468
2.8 mi
Pop: 5,901
$250,001
Walk: 13.0
02462
2.8 mi
Pop: 1,459
$210,682
02458
3.8 mi
Pop: 13,308
$151,782
Walk: 14.8
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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