Living in Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Longmeadow · Census data 2020–2024
Longmeadow has 15,696 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $149,601 (44% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $454,100, the median rent is $1,682/month.
Longmeadow at a glance
- Population
- 15,696
- Median age
- 44.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $149,601State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $454,100State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,682/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Longmeadow a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Longmeadow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Longmeadow the median home value is $454,100, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,682 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,929 a month in housing costs.
Longmeadow median household income
The median household income in Longmeadow is $149,601 and the income per person is $68,059. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Longmeadow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,805
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.70
Longmeadow demographics
- Population
- 15,696
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 5,626
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Longmeadow ›
Education in Longmeadow
67.1% of adults 25 and older in Longmeadow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 33.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Longmeadow
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 24.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Longmeadow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longmeadow | 15,696 | $149,601 | $454,100 | $1,682 |
| Sherwood Manor | 5,706 | $90,821 | $255,300 | $1,692 |
| East Longmeadow | 16,425 | $106,676 | $376,800 | $1,337 |
| Thompsonville | 7,927 | $71,805 | $241,600 | $1,404 |
| Hazardville | 6,022 | $81,893 | $242,900 | $1,530 |
| Enfield | 41,090 | $90,404 | $252,900 | $1,574 |
| Agawam Town | 28,539 | $85,421 | $311,600 | $1,256 |
| Springfield | 154,749 | $52,656 | $245,000 | $1,144 |
| Suffield Depot | 2,006 | $91,625 | $383,900 | $1,361 |
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What is the median household income in Longmeadow, MA?
The median household income in Longmeadow is $149,601, 44% 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 Longmeadow?
The median home value in Longmeadow is $454,100, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Longmeadow?
The median gross rent in Longmeadow is $1,682 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is Longmeadow, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Longmeadow?
The median age in Longmeadow is 44.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Longmeadow?
The average commute to work in Longmeadow is 25 minutes; 24.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Longmeadow?
The unemployment rate in Longmeadow is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Longmeadow?
67.1% of adults in 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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