Living in Wilbraham, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilbraham · Census data 2020–2024
Wilbraham has 14,572 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $122,051 (17% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $416,000, the median rent is $1,175/month.
Wilbraham at a glance
- Population
- 14,572
- Median age
- 44.3State: 40
- Median household income
- $122,051State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $416,000State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,175/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Wilbraham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wilbraham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilbraham the median home value is $416,000, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,526 a month in housing costs.
Wilbraham median household income
The median household income in Wilbraham is $122,051 and the income per person is $55,685. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Wilbraham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,631
- Owner-occupied
- 88.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.2%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.71
Wilbraham demographics
- Population
- 14,572
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 5,279
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilbraham ›
Education in Wilbraham
51.9% of adults 25 and older in Wilbraham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 23.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilbraham
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Wilbraham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbraham | 14,572 | $122,051 | $416,000 | $1,175 |
| Hampden | 4,946 | $104,536 | $358,200 | $1,132 |
| Ludlow | 20,904 | $84,838 | $335,300 | $1,223 |
| East Longmeadow | 16,425 | $106,676 | $376,800 | $1,337 |
| Springfield | 154,749 | $52,656 | $245,000 | $1,144 |
| Monson | 8,136 | $96,688 | $348,400 | $871 |
| Monson Center | 1,613 | $64,563 | $289,200 | $746 |
| Palmer Town | 12,381 | $78,480 | $271,400 | $1,075 |
| Chicopee | 55,295 | $62,615 | $274,500 | $1,157 |
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What is the median household income in Wilbraham, MA?
The median household income in Wilbraham is $122,051, 17% 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 Wilbraham?
The median home value in Wilbraham is $416,000, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Wilbraham?
The median gross rent in Wilbraham is $1,175 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Wilbraham, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
What is the median age in Wilbraham?
The median age in Wilbraham is 44.3 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Wilbraham?
The average commute to work in Wilbraham is 27 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilbraham?
The unemployment rate in Wilbraham is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilbraham?
51.9% of adults in Wilbraham 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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