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Belchertown, Massachusetts

Introduction to Belchertown, Massachusetts

Belchertown, Massachusetts, in Hampshire county, is 13 miles NE of Chicopee, Massachusetts and 68 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Springfield metro area, Belchertown is home to some 12,968 residents.

Belchertown History

Belchertown was first settled in the year 1731. Initially, the region was just used as a resting place by travelers during the spring season. Eventually people set up residences and opened up shops. The region came to be known as Cold Spring. When the community became large, the people of Cold Spring desired an official township. The people renamed the area as Belchertown after Jonathan Belcher, the governor at the time. Belchertown was officially incorporated in the year 1761.

Belchertown and nearby Attractions

  • Town of Belchertown Library
  • Belchertown Historical Association
  • Eric Carle Museum
  • Pelham Historical Society Museum
  • Holyoke Range State Park
  • Ludlow State Forest

Things To Do In Belchertown

The city offers various recreation options like theatres, libraries and parks. There is something for everyone to enjoy. The parks organize special events and programs for the city's people at regular intervals. Those who have a knack for history can visit the various museums and other historic sites dotting the region.

Belchertown Transportation

The nearest major airport to Belchertown is Bradley International.

Belchertown Higher Education

The city serves Western New England college.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Belchertown Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Belchertown, MA

Comparing Belchertown 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
Male Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population52
Female Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity36
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Affordability of Rents58
Affordability of Property Taxes35
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime54
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