West Springfield Town, MA

Living in West Springfield Town

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 39
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 57
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Public Safety 31
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 87
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Schools 44
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Residents

29k Population +322 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
34% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black3%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate26%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$1.7k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$225k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$799 Median Monthly Rent +$127 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas57%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Springfield Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampden County65

Property Crime in West Springfield Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampden County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 3 15
Feb 26 3 11
Mar 34 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 West Springfield Town

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Springfield Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Springfield Town, MA

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Playful Minds
2 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near West Springfield Town, MA

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Springfield Town, MA

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Mercy Medical Ctr
3 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near West Springfield Town, MA

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