Living in South Deerfield, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Deerfield · Census data 2020–2024
South Deerfield has 1,882 residents with a median age of 55.8. The median household income is $103,056 (about the same as the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $452,900, the median rent is $1,207/month.
South Deerfield at a glance
- Population
- 1,882
- Median age
- 55.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $103,056State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $452,900State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,207/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.6%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is South Deerfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Deerfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Deerfield the median home value is $452,900, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,787 a month in housing costs.
South Deerfield median household income
The median household income in South Deerfield is $103,056 and the income per person is $65,143. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in South Deerfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,054
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 1.79
South Deerfield demographics
- Population
- 1,882
- Median age
- 55.8
- Under 18
- 7.9%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 1,054
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Deerfield ›
Education in South Deerfield
35.6% of adults 25 and older in South Deerfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Deerfield
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
South Deerfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Deerfield | 1,882 | $103,056 | $452,900 | $1,207 |
| Sunderland | 3,641 | $68,083 | $458,100 | $1,672 |
| Deerfield | 5,158 | $106,136 | $414,900 | $1,334 |
| Whately | 1,499 | $116,563 | $431,500 | $977 |
| Leverett | 1,608 | $104,688 | $435,500 | $1,389 |
| Conway | 1,755 | $97,250 | $395,900 | $1,800 |
| Montague | 8,482 | $70,510 | $282,100 | $1,207 |
| Hatfield | 3,325 | $89,005 | $440,800 | $1,267 |
| Williamsburg | 2,694 | $104,792 | $403,100 | $1,420 |
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What is the median household income in South Deerfield, MA?
The median household income in South Deerfield is $103,056, 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 South Deerfield?
The median home value in South Deerfield is $452,900, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in South Deerfield?
The median gross rent in South Deerfield is $1,207 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is South Deerfield, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median.
What is the median age in South Deerfield?
The median age in South Deerfield is 55.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in South Deerfield?
The average commute to work in South Deerfield is 12 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Deerfield?
The unemployment rate in South Deerfield is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Deerfield?
35.6% of adults in South Deerfield 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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