Wales Town, MA

Living in Wales Town

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 29
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 57
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 78
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Schools 74
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Residents

2.1k Population +178 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate37%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$5.5k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office19%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$190k Median Home Value -$33k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$602 Median Monthly Rent +$68 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke5%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene48%
LP gas9%
Utility gas5%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wales Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampden County65

Property Crime in Wales Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampden County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 4 14
Feb 27 3 11
Mar 35 4 8
Apr 46 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 5 0
Nov 40 4 2
Dec 29 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wales Town

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding75
Tornado12
Blizzard3
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