Living in Southwick, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Southwick · Census data 2020–2024
Southwick has 9,217 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $120,462 (16% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $397,500, the median rent is $1,332/month.
Southwick at a glance
- Population
- 9,217
- Median age
- 46.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $120,462State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $397,500State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,332/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Southwick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Southwick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Southwick the median home value is $397,500, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,332 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,383 a month in housing costs.
Southwick median household income
The median household income in Southwick is $120,462 and the income per person is $51,954. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Southwick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,188
- Owner-occupied
- 83.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.6%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.41
Southwick demographics
- Population
- 9,217
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 3,815
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Southwick ›
Education in Southwick
35.1% of adults 25 and older in Southwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Southwick
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Southwick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick | 9,217 | $120,462 | $397,500 | $1,332 |
| North Granby | 1,451 | $110,741 | $384,500 | — |
| Westfield | 40,378 | $87,753 | $325,100 | $1,117 |
| Granby | 11,184 | $120,275 | $367,900 | $1,335 |
| Suffield | 15,702 | $119,472 | $407,500 | $1,424 |
| Agawam Town | 28,539 | $85,421 | $311,600 | $1,256 |
| Salmon Brook | 2,343 | $74,375 | $324,700 | $1,177 |
| Granville | 1,846 | $84,375 | $356,300 | $1,292 |
| West Springfield Town | 28,772 | $69,371 | $321,500 | $1,144 |
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What is the median household income in Southwick, MA?
The median household income in Southwick is $120,462, 16% 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 Southwick?
The median home value in Southwick is $397,500, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Southwick?
The median gross rent in Southwick is $1,332 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Southwick, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4%.
What is the median age in Southwick?
The median age in Southwick is 46.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Southwick?
The average commute to work in Southwick is 29 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Southwick?
The unemployment rate in Southwick is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Southwick?
35.1% of adults in Southwick 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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