Brightwood, Springfield, MA
Living in Brightwood
Bikeability72
Walkability89
Commute77
Public Transit76
Affordability100
Public Safety17
Airports39
Hospitals40
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.9kPopulation-850 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
50%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black10%
Caucasian10%
Hispanic or Latino79%
Multiracial1%
Education
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$20kMedian Household Income+$2.3k (2010–19)
51%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K59%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van72%
Public transportation10%
Walked10%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$2.4k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$495Median Monthly Rent+$81 (2010–19)
11%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K13%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas50%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brightwood
United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampden County65
Property Crime in Brightwood
United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampden County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (71%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump25%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 34 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brightwood
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brightwood, Springfield, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brightwood, Springfield, MA
Colleges
Colleges near Brightwood, Springfield, MA
College of Our Lady of the Elms
2 miles, NE
American International College
3 miles, E
Springfield College
3 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brightwood, Springfield, MA
Baystate Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Mercy Medical Ctr
1 miles, E
Shriners' Hospital for Children (The)
1 miles, E
Holyoke Medical Center
6 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Brightwood, Springfield, MA
Bradley International Airport
13 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
39 miles, E
Tweed-New Haven Airport
61 miles, S
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
67 miles, SE