Belchertown Town, MA

Living in Belchertown Town

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 22
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 37
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 79
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Schools 49
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Residents

15k Population +651 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
49% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
73% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate23%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$91k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector58%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office21%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$277k Median Home Value +$5.6k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$909 Median Monthly Rent +$249 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene56%
LP gas18%
Utility gas5%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Belchertown Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampshire County33

Property Crime in Belchertown Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampshire County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (62%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump31%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 4 14
Feb 26 3 12
Mar 34 4 10
Apr 46 4 2
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 5 0
Nov 39 4 3
Dec 29 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Belchertown Town

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding68
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Belchertown Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Belchertown Town, MA

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The Common School
8 miles, NW
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The Hartsbrook School
9 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Belchertown Town, MA

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Hampshire College
7 miles, NW
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Amherst College
9 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Belchertown Town, MA

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Holyoke Medical Center
13 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Belchertown Town, MA

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Manchester Airport
67 miles, NE