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Ashfield, MA


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Ashfield, Massachusetts

Ashfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin county, is 27 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 89 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Springfield metropolitan area. Ashfield has a population of 1,800.

The People and Families of Ashfield

In Ashfield, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashfield had a median family income of $56,739. Ashfield enjoys an educated population. In the town, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the town.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Ashfield gave more campaign money ($3,500) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Ashfield is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Ashfield Housing

Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Ashfield.

Commuting

In Ashfield, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ashfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAshfield College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyAshfield Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Ashfield Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Ashfield Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ashfield Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Ashfield People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Ashfield Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Ashfield, MA

Comparing Ashfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women106
Well-Paid Single Men105
Age of the Population99
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity31
Senior Citizens34
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults108
People in Middle Class or Better95
Median Family Income93
People Above Poverty73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use84
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone46
Housing Recently Built32
Affordability of Rents38
Affordability of Property Taxes26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime910
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