Chicopee, MA

Living in Chicopee

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 24
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 38
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 87
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Schools 25
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Residents

55k Population +256 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
20% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
60% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate35%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$9k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$182k Median Home Value +$200 (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$812 Median Monthly Rent +$186 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K37%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas2%
Utility gas45%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chicopee

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampden County65

Property Crime in Chicopee

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampden County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 3 15
Feb 26 3 11
Mar 33 4 9
Apr 46 4 2
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 5 0
Nov 39 4 3
Dec 28 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chicopee

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chicopee, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Chicopee, MA

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Grace Academy
2 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Chicopee, MA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chicopee, MA

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Mercy Medical Ctr
4 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Chicopee, MA

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