Living in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Longmeadow · Census data 2020–2024
East Longmeadow has 16,425 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $106,676 (about the same as the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $376,800, the median rent is $1,337/month.
East Longmeadow at a glance
- Population
- 16,425
- Median age
- 43.7State: 40
- Median household income
- $106,676State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $376,800State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,337/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is East Longmeadow a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Longmeadow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Longmeadow the median home value is $376,800, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,337 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,371 a month in housing costs.
East Longmeadow median household income
The median household income in East Longmeadow is $106,676 and the income per person is $51,259. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in East Longmeadow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,206
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.67
East Longmeadow demographics
- Population
- 16,425
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 5,979
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Longmeadow ›
Education in East Longmeadow
49.3% of adults 25 and older in East Longmeadow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 22.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Longmeadow
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
East Longmeadow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Longmeadow | 16,425 | $106,676 | $376,800 | $1,337 |
| Longmeadow | 15,696 | $149,601 | $454,100 | $1,682 |
| Hampden | 4,946 | $104,536 | $358,200 | $1,132 |
| Springfield | 154,749 | $52,656 | $245,000 | $1,144 |
| Sherwood Manor | 5,706 | $90,821 | $255,300 | $1,692 |
| Hazardville | 6,022 | $81,893 | $242,900 | $1,530 |
| Somers | 10,308 | $124,705 | $395,800 | $1,184 |
| Wilbraham | 14,572 | $122,051 | $416,000 | $1,175 |
| Enfield | 41,090 | $90,404 | $252,900 | $1,574 |
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What is the median household income in East Longmeadow, MA?
The median household income in East Longmeadow is $106,676, about the same as the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Longmeadow?
The median home value in East Longmeadow is $376,800, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in East Longmeadow?
The median gross rent in East Longmeadow is $1,337 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is East Longmeadow, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
What is the median age in East Longmeadow?
The median age in East Longmeadow is 43.7 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in East Longmeadow?
The average commute to work in East Longmeadow is 23 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Longmeadow?
The unemployment rate in East Longmeadow is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Longmeadow?
49.3% of adults in East Longmeadow have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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