West Springfield Town, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
28,635 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,401 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$307,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$858 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,000 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hampden County
5
Springfield Metro Area
5
Massachusetts
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hampden County
5
Springfield Metro Area
5
Massachusetts
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (40%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 15 22
Feb 3 11 26
Mar 4 8 33
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 5 0 49
Nov 4 3 39
Dec 4 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

John R Fausey
<1 miles, SW · 3.2star
West Springfield Middle
<1 miles, E · 2.3star
West Springfield High
<1 miles, SE · 4.6star
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Colleges

College of Our Lady of the Elms
3 miles, E · 2.8star
American International College
5 miles, SE · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Baystate Medical Center
2 miles, SE · 4.1star
Mercy Medical Ctr
3 miles, SE · 2.3star
Holyoke Medical Center
5 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Airports

Bradley International Airport
13 miles, SW · 2.8star
Worcester Regional Airport
41 miles, E · 1star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
61 miles, SW · 1star
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