Ashfield Town, MA

Living in Ashfield Town

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 73
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 42
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 67
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Schools 48
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Residents

1.4k Population -283 (2010–19)
55  y Median Age +10 (2010–19)
49% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years43%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate25%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$71k Median Household Income +$7.5k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector47%
Self-employed16%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office15%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked7%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$288k Median Home Value +$5.8k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$645 Median Monthly Rent -$197 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier39%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene41%
LP gas16%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood34%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ashfield Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Franklin County39

Property Crime in Ashfield Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Franklin County19

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump25%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 3 17
Feb 23 3 14
Mar 31 4 12
Apr 44 4 4
May 54 4 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 67 4 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 47 5 0
Nov 38 4 4
Dec 26 4 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ashfield Town

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding75
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ashfield Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ashfield Town, MA

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The Bement School
10 miles, E
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Eaglebrook School
11 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Ashfield Town, MA

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Smith College
16 miles, SE
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Amherst College
18 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ashfield Town, MA

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Airports

Airports near Ashfield Town, MA

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Manchester Airport
75 miles, NE