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Brimfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 20 miles E of Springfield, Massachusetts (center to center) and 60 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 3,339.
In Brimfield, about 63% of adults are married. Lots of Brimfield people are married off.
In 2000, Brimfield had a median family income of $59,943. Brimfield 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.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 88% of the housing units in Brimfield. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Brimfield is relatively low. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.
In Brimfield, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Brimfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Brimfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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