New Salem-Wendell School District, MA
Living in New Salem-Wendell SD
Bikeability7
Walkability11
Commute25
Public Transit13
Affordability60
Public Safety80
Airports56
Hospitals35
Colleges80
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation+1 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate25%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income-$690 (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector44%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$225kMedian Home Value+$5.9k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$916Median Monthly Rent+$62 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached93%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K26%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene47%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood35%
Crime
Violent Crime in New Salem-Wendell SD
United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Franklin County39
Property Crime in New Salem-Wendell SD
United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Franklin County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 24 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 11 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 4 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Salem-Wendell SD
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding70
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near New Salem-Wendell School District, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near New Salem-Wendell School District, MA
Petersham Montessori Schools
9 miles, E
Eagle Hill School
11 miles, SE
The Common School
12 miles, SW
Eaglebrook School
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near New Salem-Wendell School District, MA
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
11 miles, SW
Amherst College
11 miles, SW
Hampshire College
14 miles, SW
Smith College
18 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near New Salem-Wendell School District, MA
Athol Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NE
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
14 miles, NW
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
18 miles, SW
Heywood Hospital -
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near New Salem-Wendell School District, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
29 miles, SE
Bradley International Airport
41 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
56 miles, NE