Springfield Metro Area, MA

Living in the Springfield Metro Area

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 57
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 44
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 75
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Schools 50
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Residents

699k Population +8.4k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate29%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty
25  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$228k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$814 Median Monthly Rent +$163 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene29%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas41%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Springfield Metro Area

United States45
Massachusetts37

Property Crime in the Springfield Metro Area

United States48
Massachusetts28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump35%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 4 15
Feb 25 3 13
Mar 33 4 11
Apr 45 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 4 3
Dec 28 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Springfield Metro Area

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Springfield Metro Area, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Springfield Metro Area, MA

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Colleges

Colleges near Springfield Metro Area, MA

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Smith College
3 miles, S
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Amherst College
5 miles, E
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Hampshire College
5 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Springfield Metro Area, MA

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Airports

Airports near Springfield Metro Area, MA

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Manchester Airport
72 miles, NE