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Agawam, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 2 miles SW of Springfield, Massachusetts (center to center) and 82 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Springfield metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Agawam is home to some 28,144 residents.
In Agawam, about 55% of adults are married.
You'll see many senior citizens in Agawam.
In 2000, Agawam had a median family income of $59,088.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($9,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Agawam. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Agawam was owner-occupied.
In Agawam, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.
Comparing Agawam to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Age of the Population | |  |
| Senior Citizens |  | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | |  |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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