West Brookfield, MA

Living in West Brookfield

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Bikeability 61
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Walkability 91
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 63
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 93
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Schools 61
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Residents

1.5k Population -187 (2010–19)
54  y Median Age
28% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over19%

Diversity

Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Other2%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate45%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income -$4.9k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector65%
Self-employed22%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office19%
Service35%

Commute

Car, truck, or van73%
Motorcycle4%
Public transportation4%
Walked15%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$247k Median Home Value -$12k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$819 Median Monthly Rent +$247 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied -23% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units11%
Boat, RV, etc2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier69%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene39%
LP gas6%
Utility gas39%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Brookfield

United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43

Property Crime in West Brookfield

United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 3 14
Feb 26 3 12
Mar 35 4 9
Apr 46 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 65 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 West Brookfield

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding64
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Brookfield, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Brookfield, MA

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Valley View School
5 miles, NE
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Eagle Hill School
9 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near West Brookfield, MA

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Anna Maria College
13 miles, NE
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Clark University
17 miles, E
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Assumption College
17 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Brookfield, MA

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Baystate Wing Hospital
11 miles, SW
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St Vincent Hospital
18 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near West Brookfield, MA

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