Belchertown Town, MA
Living in Belchertown Town
Bikeability18
Walkability22
Commute41
Public Transit17
Affordability37
Public Safety83
Airports58
Hospitals33
Colleges79
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+651 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
49%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
73%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate23%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$91kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector58%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office21%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$277kMedian Home Value+$5.6k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$909Median Monthly Rent+$249 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene56%
LP gas18%
Utility gas5%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Belchertown Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampshire County33
Property Crime in Belchertown Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampshire County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 4 | 14 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 34 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Belchertown Town
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding68
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Belchertown Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Belchertown Town, MA
The Macduffie School
4 miles, W
Amherst Montessori School
7 miles, NW
The Common School
8 miles, NW
The Hartsbrook School
9 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Belchertown Town, MA
Hampshire College
7 miles, NW
Amherst College
9 miles, NW
Mount Holyoke College
9 miles, W
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
10 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Belchertown Town, MA
Baystate Wing Hospital
8 miles, S
Holyoke Medical Center
13 miles, SW
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
13 miles, W
Shriners' Hospital for Children (The)
15 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Belchertown Town, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
27 miles, E
Bradley International Airport
28 miles, SW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
63 miles, SE
Manchester Airport
67 miles, NE