Remodelers Market: ZIP 02717
Opportunity Score
73
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 02717 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 4,777 and household incomes well above the national median ($143,281).
Area Profile
4,777
Population
$143,281
Median Income
+92% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
4.0/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 42.8 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 23.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 02717.
12
HVAC Contractors
25.1 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,170
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,122
Median Gross Rent
$510 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$60 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in Massachusetts
- Get your contractor's license and insurance before your first job. Operating without them is illegal in most states and one lawsuit ends you.
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels have the highest margins. Whole-home renovations sound bigger but the complexity eats your profit.
- Your first 10 jobs come from personal network and referrals. Don't spend on ads until you have 5-star reviews to back them up.
- Material costs swing 15-30% year over year. Quote projects with current supplier pricing, not last year's numbers.
- The median income here is $143,281. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Related Businesses
- 12
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+92% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-6.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
02745
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02702
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02347
5.6 mi
Pop: 11,732
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02743
7.0 mi
Pop: 10,476
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02746
7.1 mi
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02747
7.2 mi
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02718
7.4 mi
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02779
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Walk: 5.2
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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