Living in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Springfield Town · Census data 2020–2024
West Springfield Town has 28,772 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $69,371 (33% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $321,500, the median rent is $1,144/month.
West Springfield Town at a glance
- Population
- 28,772
- Median age
- 40.1State: 40
- Median household income
- $69,371State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $321,500State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,144/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is West Springfield Town a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Springfield Town
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Springfield Town the median home value is $321,500, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,144 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,999 a month in housing costs.
West Springfield Town median household income
The median household income in West Springfield Town is $69,371 and the income per person is $40,352. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in West Springfield Town: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,345
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.25
West Springfield Town demographics
- Population
- 28,772
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 12,732
- Foreign-born
- 18.5%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Springfield Town ›
Education in West Springfield Town
34% of adults 25 and older in West Springfield Town have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Springfield Town
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
West Springfield Town vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield Town | 28,772 | $69,371 | $321,500 | $1,144 |
| Agawam Town | 28,539 | $85,421 | $311,600 | $1,256 |
| Chicopee | 55,295 | $62,615 | $274,500 | $1,157 |
| Westfield | 40,378 | $87,753 | $325,100 | $1,117 |
| Springfield | 154,749 | $52,656 | $245,000 | $1,144 |
| Holyoke | 37,813 | $53,605 | $274,100 | $1,021 |
| Longmeadow | 15,696 | $149,601 | $454,100 | $1,682 |
| Southwick | 9,217 | $120,462 | $397,500 | $1,332 |
| Southampton | 6,230 | $123,125 | $452,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Springfield Town, MA?
The median household income in West Springfield Town is $69,371, 33% 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 West Springfield Town?
The median home value in West Springfield Town is $321,500, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in West Springfield Town?
The median gross rent in West Springfield Town is $1,144 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is West Springfield Town, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in West Springfield Town?
The median age in West Springfield Town is 40.1 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in West Springfield Town?
The average commute to work in West Springfield Town is 19 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Springfield Town?
The unemployment rate in West Springfield Town is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Springfield Town?
34% of adults in West Springfield Town 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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