Living in Hadley, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hadley · Census data 2020–2024
Hadley has 5,306 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $119,259 (15% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $511,000, the median rent is $1,402/month.
Hadley at a glance
- Population
- 5,306
- Median age
- 45.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $119,259State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $511,000State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,402/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Hadley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hadley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hadley the median home value is $511,000, 54% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,402 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,638 a month in housing costs.
Hadley median household income
The median household income in Hadley is $119,259 and the income per person is $65,137. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Hadley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,347
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.27
Hadley demographics
- Population
- 5,306
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 2,282
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hadley ›
Education in Hadley
61.3% of adults 25 and older in Hadley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 28.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hadley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Hadley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley | 5,306 | $119,259 | $511,000 | $1,402 |
| Amherst Town | 38,182 | $66,968 | $484,900 | $1,671 |
| Hatfield | 3,325 | $89,005 | $440,800 | $1,267 |
| Northampton | 30,962 | $80,288 | $429,700 | $1,439 |
| Whately | 1,499 | $116,563 | $431,500 | $977 |
| South Hadley | 17,754 | $93,910 | $357,900 | $1,325 |
| Sunderland | 3,641 | $68,083 | $458,100 | $1,672 |
| Pelham | 1,335 | $113,750 | $447,600 | $1,205 |
| Easthampton | 16,086 | $71,673 | $371,500 | $1,292 |
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What is the median household income in Hadley, MA?
The median household income in Hadley is $119,259, 15% higher than 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 Hadley?
The median home value in Hadley is $511,000, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Hadley?
The median gross rent in Hadley is $1,402 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Hadley, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Hadley?
The median age in Hadley is 45.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Hadley?
The average commute to work in Hadley is 20 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hadley?
The unemployment rate in Hadley is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hadley?
61.3% of adults in Hadley 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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