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Belchertown, Massachusetts, in Hampshire county, is 13 miles NE of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 68 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Springfield metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Belchertown is home to some 12,968 residents.
In Belchertown, about 61% of adults are married.
In 2000, Belchertown had a median family income of $60,830.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($9,490) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Belchertown. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in Belchertown was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.
In Belchertown, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Belchertown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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