Springfield Metro Area, MA
Living in the Springfield Metro Area
Bikeability44
Walkability57
Commute65
Public Transit44
Affordability56
Public Safety44
Airports44
Hospitals39
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
699kPopulation+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
$59kMedian 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
$228kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$814Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Springfield Metro Area, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Springfield Metro Area, MA
The Montessori School of Northampton
2 miles, S
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter
3 miles, SW
New Directions School at Nccf
3 miles, S
Smith College Campus School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Springfield Metro Area, MA
Smith College
3 miles, S
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
5 miles, E
Amherst College
5 miles, E
Hampshire College
5 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Springfield Metro Area, MA
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
3 miles, SW
Holyoke Medical Center
11 miles, S
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
16 miles, N
Baystate Medical Center
17 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Springfield Metro Area, MA
Bradley International Airport
30 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
39 miles, E
Albany International Airport
66 miles, NW
Manchester Airport
72 miles, NE