Living in South Hadley, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Hadley · Census data 2020–2024
South Hadley has 17,754 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $93,910 (10% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $357,900, the median rent is $1,325/month.
South Hadley at a glance
- Population
- 17,754
- Median age
- 42.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $93,910State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $357,900State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,325/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is South Hadley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Massachusetts median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Hadley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Hadley the median home value is $357,900, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,325 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,902 a month in housing costs.
South Hadley median household income
The median household income in South Hadley is $93,910 and the income per person is $52,429. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in South Hadley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,511
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.12
South Hadley demographics
- Population
- 17,754
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 7,210
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Hadley ›
Education in South Hadley
50.2% of adults 25 and older in South Hadley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Hadley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 7.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
South Hadley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hadley | 17,754 | $93,910 | $357,900 | $1,325 |
| Granby | 6,080 | $119,297 | $352,600 | — |
| Holyoke | 37,813 | $53,605 | $274,100 | $1,021 |
| Easthampton | 16,086 | $71,673 | $371,500 | $1,292 |
| Chicopee | 55,295 | $62,615 | $274,500 | $1,157 |
| Northampton | 30,962 | $80,288 | $429,700 | $1,439 |
| Hadley | 5,306 | $119,259 | $511,000 | $1,402 |
| Ludlow | 20,904 | $84,838 | $335,300 | $1,223 |
| Amherst Town | 38,182 | $66,968 | $484,900 | $1,671 |
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What is the median household income in South Hadley, MA?
The median household income in South Hadley is $93,910, 10% lower 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 South Hadley?
The median home value in South Hadley is $357,900, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in South Hadley?
The median gross rent in South Hadley is $1,325 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is South Hadley, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Massachusetts median.
What is the median age in South Hadley?
The median age in South Hadley is 42.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in South Hadley?
The average commute to work in South Hadley is 24 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Hadley?
The unemployment rate in South Hadley is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Hadley?
50.2% of adults in South 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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