Belchertown, MA
Living in Belchertown
Bikeability
24
Walkability
52
Commute
49
Public Transit
31
Affordability
50
Public Safety
74
Airports
58
Hospitals
32
Colleges
79
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.9k
Population
+479 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
41%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate23%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$79k
Median Household Income
+$25k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
28 mi
Average Commute
80%
Lived Here Last Year
-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government21%
Private sector56%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office19%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$260k
Median Home Value
+$23k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$679
Median Monthly Rent
+$260 (2010–19)
64%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
$50K to $99K2%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K27%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene50%
LP gas20%
Utility gas7%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Belchertown
United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampshire County33
Property Crime in Belchertown
United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampshire County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (67%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump25%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 3 | 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
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding63
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Belchertown, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Belchertown, MA
The Macduffie School
4 miles, W
Amherst Montessori School
8 miles, NW
The Common School
9 miles, NW
St John the Baptist School
9 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Belchertown, MA
Hampshire College
8 miles, NW
Mount Holyoke College
9 miles, W
Amherst College
9 miles, NW
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
10 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Belchertown, MA
Baystate Wing Hospital
8 miles, SE
Holyoke Medical Center
13 miles, SW
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
13 miles, W
Shriners' Hospital for Children (The)
14 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Belchertown, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
27 miles, E
Bradley International Airport
27 miles, SW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
63 miles, SE
Manchester Airport
67 miles, NE